Definitions for overset
ˌoʊ vərˈsɛt; ˈoʊ vərˌsɛtover·set

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. oversetverb

   To set over (something); to cover.

2. oversetverb

   To overwhelm; to overthrow, defeat.

3. oversetverb

   To physically disturb (someone); to make nauseous, upset.

4. oversetverb

   To knock over, capsize, overturn.

5. oversetverb

   To unbalance (a situation, state etc.); to confuse, to put into disarray.

6. oversetverb

   to set (type or copy) in excess of what is needed; to set too much type for a given space.

7. Etymology: From oversetten, from ofersettan, corresponding to, from uber + satjanan. Compare overzetten, übersetzen.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Oversetverb

   Etymology: over and set.

   1. To turn the bottom upwards; to throw off the basis.

   The tempests met,
   The sailors master’d, and the ship o’er-set. Dryden.

   It is forced through the hiatus’s at the bottom of the sea with such vehemence, that it puts the sea into the most horrible perturbation, even when there is not the least breath of wind; over-setting ships in the harbours, and sinking them. John Woodward, Nat. Hist.

   Would the confederacy exert itself, as much to annoy the enemy, as they do for their defence, we might bear them down with the weight of our armies, and over-set the whole power of France. Joseph Addison, on the War.

   2. To throw out of regularity.

   His action against Catiline ruined the consul, when it saved the city; for it so swelled his soul, that ever afterwards it was apt to be over-set with vanity. Dryden.

2. To Oversetverb

   To fall off the basis.

   Part of the weight will be under the axle-tree, which will so far counterpoise what is above it, that it will very much prevent the over-setting. John Mortimer, Husb.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Overset

   ō-vėr-set′, v.t. to set or turn over: to upset: to overthrow.—v.i. to turn or be turned over.

Anagrams for overset »

1. revotes

2. vetoers

3. setover

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of overset in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of overset in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Overset
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=overset
3. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=overset