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Overgrow (?), v. t. [imp. Overgrew (?); p. p. Overgrown (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Overgrowing.]
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1. To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank; as, “dandelions have overgrown the lawn”.
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The green . . . is rough and overgrown. Sir W. Scott.
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2. To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress. [Obs.] Mortimer. “O'ergrown with labor.” Beau. & Fl.
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[Usually in the past participle.]
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Overgrow, v. i. To grow beyond the fit or natural size; to grow too large; as, “a huge, overgrown ox”. L'Estrange.
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