overween

verb

over·​ween

intransitive verb

archaic : to regard one's own thinking too highly : become egotistic, arrogant, or rash in opinion

transitive verb

obsolete : to hold in unwarranted esteem

Word History

Etymology

Middle English overwenen, from over entry 1 + wenen to suppose, think, believe

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