O`ver*work" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overworked (?) or Overwrought (); p. pr. & vb. n. Overworking.]
1.
To work beyond the strength; to cause to labor too much or too long; to tire excessively; as, to overwork a horse.
2.
To fill too full of work; to crowd with labor.
My days with toil are overwrought.
Longfellow.
3.
To decorate all over.
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O`ver*work", v. t.
To work too much, or beyond one's strength.
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O"ver*work`, n.
Work in excess of the usual or stipulated time or quantity; extra work; also, excessive labor.
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