Category:Overgrow

O`ver*grow", v. t. [imp. Overgrew; p. p. Overgrown; p. pr. & vb. n. Overgrowing.]

1. To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is Rank. The green. . . is rough and overgrown. Sir w. Scott.

2. To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress. [obs.] Mortimer. "o'ergrown with labor." Beau. & fl. [usually in the Past participle.]

Overgrow O`ver*grow", v. i.

Defn: to grow beyond the fit or natural size; as, a huge, overgrown Ox. L'estrange.