1793 W. Taylor tr. J. W. von Goethe v. 114 Let mercy, like to the holy flame of sacrifice, o'erhover the rude combat of thy breast.
1805 W. Taylor in 3 544 Like the star which over-hovered the manger at Bethlehem.
1916 E. Blunden 29 A firedrake beckons, with a moving mist around it, And over-hovers pallidly a haggard, stunted gnome.
2004 B. Ames 154 His hand overhovers the mouse pad.