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supercharge
CIDE DICTIONARY
supercharge, v. t. [Pref. super- + charge. Cf. Surcharge.].
To charge (a bearing) upon another bearing; as, to supercharge a rose upon a fess. [1913 Webster]
supercharge, n.
A bearing charged upon another bearing. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
supercharge, v.tr.
1 (usu. foll. by with) charge (the atmosphere etc.) with energy, emotion, etc.
2 use a supercharger on (an internal-combustion engine).
1 (usu. foll. by with) charge (the atmosphere etc.) with energy, emotion, etc.
2 use a supercharger on (an internal-combustion engine).
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