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† overˈhold, v. Obs. rare. [OE. had oferhealdan to hold over, delay to do, neglect; but the 17th c. senses were new formations.] 1. trans. To over-estimate; to hold at too high a rate. [over- 27.]
1606Shakes. Tr. & Cr. ii. iii. 142 If he ouerhold his price so much, Weele none of him. 2. To hold back, withhold, restrain. (Cf. ofhold.)
1627Sanderson Serm. I. 258 It was God that over-held him from doing it. |