Oversow

//ˌəʊvəˈsəʊ// verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To sow (seed) where something has already been sown.

    "The which contrary corrupt seede of false doctrine we right well know came of the sayd aduersary, because it was long after ouersowen[…]"

  2. 2
    To sow too much seed upon.

Synonyms

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branch outbroadcastdeal outdiffusedispensedisperse

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"The which contrary corrupt seede of false doctrine we right well know came of the sayd aduersary, because it was long after ouersowen[…]"

Etymology

From Old English ofersāwan, from ofer- + sāwan. Equivalent to over- + sow.

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