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ˈover-ˈmerit, n.
[over- 29 d.]
Excessive merit. So over-ˈmerit v. trans. [over- 22], to exceed or surpass in merit.
1622Bacon Hen. VII 133 Those Helpes were ouer weighed by diuers things that made against him... First, an Ouer⁓merit; for conuenient Merit, vnto which Reward may easily reach, doth best with Kings. 1658Baxter Saving Faith iv. 22 If bulk might go for worth and weight, I had over⁓merited you in this Controversie. |