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