English Explanatory Dictionary

overfront

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A false overshirt, jacket, or vest that is attached to the bodice or shirt of a garment.
  2. A decorative wall hanging or dorsal that sits behind the altar and matches the netherfront.
verb
  1. To confront; to oppose; to withstand.

Word forms

overfront overfronts overfronting overfronted

Etymology

From over- + front.

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