Overfurious
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Excessively furious.
"Nevertheless, mine own sweet son, if thou hast pity of thyself, or care of the memory of thy father, although thou wilt do nothing for her that deserveth not the name of a mother in this respect, I pray thee carry thine affairs wisely; be not hasty nor overfurious in thy enterprises, neither yet advance thyself more than reason shall move thee to effect thy purpose."
Example
More examples"Nevertheless, mine own sweet son, if thou hast pity of thyself, or care of the memory of thy father, although thou wilt do nothing for her that deserveth not the name of a mother in this respect, I pray thee carry thine affairs wisely; be not hasty nor overfurious in thy enterprises, neither yet advance thyself more than reason shall move thee to effect thy purpose."
Etymology
From over- + furious.
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