Overquick
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Too quick; overly quick. not-comparable
"And Merlin answered, 'Overquick art thou / To catch a loathly plume fallen from the wing / Of that foul bird of rapine whose whole prey / Is man's good name: he never wronged his bride."
Example
More examples"And Merlin answered, 'Overquick art thou / To catch a loathly plume fallen from the wing / Of that foul bird of rapine whose whole prey / Is man's good name: he never wronged his bride."
Etymology
From over- + quick.
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