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ˈoverˈfree, a. [over- 28.] Too free. So ˈoverˈfreedom, excessive or too great freedom; ˈoverˈfreely adv., too freely.
1639Fuller Holy War iii. xiv. (1840) 139 His valour was not over-free, but would well answer the spur when need required. 1648Boyle Seraph. Love iv, We may easily play the prodigals in parting (over-freely) with our gifts. 1672Dryden Maiden Q. ii. i. Wks. 1808 II. 413 That frown assures me I have offended, by my over-freedom. 1742Richardson Pamela IV. 13 An over-free or negligent Behaviour in a Lady. |