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▪ I. ˈover-ˈbrave, a.
[over- 28.]
Too brave; very brave (in negative constructions); † excessively splendid or showy (obs.).
a1653Gouge Comm. Heb. xi. 37 (1655) 230 This sheweth the vanity of over-brave and costly apparell. Mod. It wasn't over-brave of him to attack such a little boy.
▪ II. † over-ˈbrave, v. Obs.
[over- 21.]
trans. To play the ‘brave’ over; to treat with bravado.
1624Ford Sun's Darling i. i, Knaves over-brave wise men, while wise men stand with cap and knee to fools. 1631R. Brathwait Whimzies, Gamester 38 Hee so over-braves and abuseth the poor dice. |