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Overgrow \O`ver*grow"\, 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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Note: [Usually in the past participle.]
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