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† overˈhent, v. Obs.
[f. over- 14 + hent v.]
trans. To lay hold upon; to overtake.
c1330R. Brunne Chron. Wace (Rolls) 9115 (Petyt MS.) When al were slayn þey mot ouerhent, To Wynchestre sire Vter went. 1590Spenser F.Q. ii. x. 18 But she so fast pursewd, that him she tooke..Als his faire Leman flying through a brooke She overhent. 1596Ibid. v. x. 36 The hindmost in the gate he overhent. 1714Orig. Canto Spencer xxv, When Phœbus..clears the Sky with Vapours overhent. |