Word Study
overween
CIDE DICTIONARY
To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking or conclusions too highly; hence, to be egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume. [1913 Webster]
"They that overween,
And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen." [1913 Webster]
And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen." [1913 Webster]
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