English Explanatory Dictionary

overwin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To overcome; gain one's point; exceed.
noun
  1. The win or winning of a game.

Word forms

overwin overwins overwinning overwon owerwin

Etymology

From Middle English overwinnen, from Old English oferwinnan (“to contend with, overcome, subdue”), equivalent to over- + win.

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