Overshade

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To cast a shadow over, to overshadow.

    "as a veil, / Waved and o'ershading her wan cheek, appears / Her streaming hair [...]."

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"as a veil, / Waved and o'ershading her wan cheek, appears / Her streaming hair [...]."

Etymology

From over- + shade.

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