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overweening definition

over·ween·ing (ō′vər wēn′iŋ)

adjective

  1. arrogant; excessively proud
  2. exaggerated; excessive

Etymology: ME oferweninge, prp. of oferwenen < OE oferwenan: see over- & ween

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