overslaugh

overslaugh Definition

over·slaugh (ō′vər slô′)

transitive verb

☆ to pass over (one person) by preferring or promoting another
☆ to bar or hinder

Etymology: < Du overslaan, to pass over, omit < over (akin to over), + slaan, to beat, strike: for IE base see slay

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