v. t. [ AS. oferwēnian. See Over, and Ween. ] To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking or conclusions too highly; hence, to be egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume. [ 1913 Webster ]

They that overween,
And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Overweener

n. One who overweens. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

Overweening

n. Conceit; arrogance. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]

Overweening

a. Unduly confident; arrogant; presumptuous; conceited. -- O`ver*ween"ingly, adv. Milton. -- O`ver*ween"ing*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]

The conceits of warmed or overweening brain. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]

Here's an overweening rogue. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

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overweening

(adj) presumptuously arrogant; ; - S.V.Benet; - NY Times, Syn. uppity, Example:had a witty but overweening manner; no idea how overweening he would be; getting a little uppity and needed to be slapped down

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