a1586 Sir P. Sidney (1593) ii. f. 89v He left one, because she was ouerwaiward: another, because she was too soone wonne:..a fourth, because she was ouer-gamesome: the fifth [etc.].
1641 G. Wither 26 Other some..Who (like the beasts that over-gamesome be) Doe push their weaker brethren with their hornes.