Overclad

adj, verb

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Definitions

Verb

1
To cover the surface of, as if with clothing. transitive
"Although that, in the days of Solomon, this mountain was overclad with forests of cedars, yet now there are but only these, and, nine miles westward thence, seventeen more."
2
To cover with insulation or cladding. transitive

Adjective

1
Wearing more clothing than is necessary.
"Some of the children also are blackened, and none are overclad."

Synonyms

overdress overdress

Example

"Some of the children also are blackened, and none are overclad."

Etymology

From over- + clad.

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