The mountains converge into a single ridge. Jefferson. [ 1913 Webster ]

I converge its rays to a focus of dazzling brilliancy. Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Math.) the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit.
Syn. -- convergency. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

3. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena.
Syn. -- overlap, intersection. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

4. the act of converging (coming closer).
Syn. -- converging, convergency. [ WordNet 1.5 ]

5. (Biol.) a similarity of form or function in two or more organisms caused by evolutionary adaptations to a similarity in the environment, rather than to a common heredity. [ PJC ]

The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil. Berkeley. [ 1913 Webster ]

As many rays of light, as conveniently can be let in, and made convergent. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

The vast dome of its cathedral . . . directing its convergent curves to heaven. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]

Converging rays(Opt.), rays of light, which, proceeding from different points of an object, tend toward a single point. --
Converging series (Math.), a series in which if an indefinitely great number of terms be taken, their sum will become indefinitely near in value to a fixed quantity, which is called the sum of the series; -- opposed to a diverging series. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken. [ 1913 Webster ]

Rays come to the eye in a state of divergency. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Disagreement; difference. [ 1913 Webster ]

Related with some divergence by other writers. Sir G. C. Lewis. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Optics) Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement. [ 1913 Webster ]

Divergent series. (Math.) See Diverging series, under Diverging. [ 1913 Webster ]

Diverging series (Math.), a series whose terms are larger as the series is extended; a series the sum of whose terms does not approach a finite limit when the series is extended indefinitely; -- opposed to a converging series. [ 1913 Webster ]

☞ When used in the United States without qualification, the word Everglades is understood to refer to the Everglades of southern Florida. [ PJC ]

2. pl. Twigs and branches of evergreen plants used for decoration. “The funeral evengreens entwine.” Keble.

2. To get beyond; to get over or recover from. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Overgloomed by memories of sorrow. De Quincey. [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To travel over. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To exceed; to surpass. [ Obs. ] Sir P. Sidney. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To cover. [ Obs. ] Chapman. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. To oppress; to weigh down. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

1. To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank; as, dandelions have overgrown the lawn. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]

The green . . . is rough and overgrown. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress. [ Obs. ] Mortimer. “O'ergrown with labor.” Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]

[ Usually in the past participle. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. abounded in usually unwanted vegetation. [ Narrower terms: wooded (vs. unwooded); weedy ] [ WordNet 1.5 ]

2. A growth that has covered somethin over. [ PJC ]

2. The stick or wand with which persons were formerly admitted tenants, they holding it in the hand, and swearing fealty to the lord. Such tenants were called tenants by the verge. [ Eng. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Eng. Law) The compass of the court of Marshalsea and the Palace court, within which the lord steward and the marshal of the king's household had special jurisdiction; -- so called from the verge, or staff, which the marshal bore. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. A virgate; a yardland. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

5. A border, limit, or boundary of a space; an edge, margin, or brink of something definite in extent. [ 1913 Webster ]

Even though we go to the extreme verge of possibility to invent a supposition favorable to it, the theory . . . implies an absurdity. J. S. Mill. [ 1913 Webster ]

But on the horizon's verge descried,
Hangs, touched with light, one snowy sail. M. Arnold. [ 1913 Webster ]

6. A circumference; a circle; a ring. [ 1913 Webster ]

The inclusive verge
Of golden metal that must round my brow. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

7. (Arch.) (a) The shaft of a column, or a small ornamental shaft. Oxf. Gloss. (b) The edge of the tiling projecting over the gable of a roof. Encyc. Brit. [ 1913 Webster ]

8. (Horol.) The spindle of a watch balance, especially one with pallets, as in the old vertical escapement. See under Escapement. [ 1913 Webster ]

9. (Hort.) (a) The edge or outside of a bed or border. (b) A slip of grass adjoining gravel walks, and dividing them from the borders in a parterre. [ 1913 Webster ]

10. The penis. [ 1913 Webster ]

11. (Zool.) The external male organ of certain mollusks, worms, etc. See Illustration in Appendix. [ 1913 Webster ]

Syn. -- Border; edge; rim; brim; margin; brink. [ 1913 Webster ]

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2. To tend downward; to bend; to slope; as, a hill verges to the north. [ 1913 Webster ]

Our soul, from original instinct, vergeth towards him as its center. Barrow. [ 1913 Webster ]

I find myself verging to that period of life which is to be labor and sorrow. Swift. [ 1913 Webster ]