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Overpoise

noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which outweighs; excessive weight. figuratively, uncountable

    "And I hope, the known avowed use and experience of such great Men, and those in so great a number, is an abundant overpoise to the contrary Affirmation of this, or any other Novel Author whatsoever."

Verb
  1. 1
    To exceed in importance, strength or value. obsolete

    "1587, Raphael Holinshed et al., Holinshed's Chronicles, London: John Harrison et al., Volume 2, “A Treatise conteining a plaine and perfect description of Ireland,” p. 36, But sith it pleased your maiestie, with so indifferent balance to ponder both our tales, I am throughlie persuaded, that my loiall innocencie shall be able, to ouerpoise his forged treacherie."

  2. 2
    To place excessive weight on (someone or something). obsolete

    "Tis time [f]or me to stirre when such young boyes, Shal haue their weake neckes ouer poisd with crownes"

  3. 3
    To throw (someone or something) off balance. obsolete

    "[…] the Stone in my Fathers Body was so immense, that I’ve wonder’d it did not bunch up behind, and make him have a Hump-back, or at least overpoise him in walking, and drag him backward with its incredible weight."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From over- + poise.

Etymology 2

From over- + poise.

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