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ˌoverˈplant, v.
[In sense 1, ONorthumb. oferplontia, f. ofer- over- 10 + plantian to plant. In sense 2 f. over- 27 + plant v.]
†1. trans. To transplant. Obs.
c950Lindisf. Gosp. Luke xvii. 6 Ofwytrumia & oferplontia on sæ. 1388Wyclif Luke xvii. 6 Be thou drawun vp bi the rote, and be ouerplauntid in to the see.
2. To plant too much or to excess.
1770Armstrong Misc. II. 239 Some gardens..are so smoothly regular, so over-planted. 1887Fisheries U.S. Sect. v. II. 527 The high price of oysters caused overplanting, which led to the impoverishment of the planting-grounds. |