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▪ I. ˈovercheck, a. (n.1)
[over- 5.]
In overcheck rein, a rein passing over a horse's head between the ears, so as to pull upward upon the bit; overcheck bridle, a driving bridle having an overcheck rein.
1875in Knight Dict. Mech.
▪ II. ˈovercheck, n.2
[over- 8.]
On cloth: a check pattern superimposed on a pattern of smaller check.
1906Daily Chron. 25 Apr. 8/5 There will be a few very neat stripes,..while the finely-traced overchecks will be much in evidence. 1923[see Glenurquhart, glen Urquhart]. 1959[see houndstooth]. 1967N. Freeling Strike Out 27 The suit was..mohair in a large complicated overcheck of fuchsia, havana and off-white. 1974Daily Tel. 6 Mar. 15 Tweedy, sporty men should be in their element as checks..get bigger, plaids get bolder and over⁓checks more aggressive.
So overˈchecked ppl. a.
1925Eaton's News Weekly 2 May 10 A fine brown and blue tweed, overchecked in rust. 1960Harper's Bazaar Aug. 56/2 Predominantly bright red, it [sc. a coat] is over⁓checked in yellow and black. 1969Times 30 Sept. 14/5 (Advt.), Stunning dresscoat in bold overchecked..wool. 1970Vogue May 21/2 A willow green tweed jacket..over⁓checked in brown and navy. |