Category:Overween

O`ver*ween", v. t. Etym: [as. oferw. See over, and ween.]

Defn: to think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking Or conclusions too highly; hence, to egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in Opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume. They that overween, and at thy growing virtues fret their spleen. Milton.