overwin

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English

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Etymology

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From Middle English overwinnen, from Old English oferwinnan (to contend with, overcome, subdue), equivalent to over- +‎ win.

Verb

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overwin (third-person singular simple present overwins, present participle overwinning, simple past and past participle overwon)

  1. (transitive, UK dialectal) To overcome; gain one's point; exceed.

Noun

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overwin (plural overwins)

  1. (UK dialectal) The win or winning of a game.

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Pronunciation

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Verb

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overwin

  1. inflection of overwinnen:
    1. first-person singular present indicative
    2. (in case of inversion) second-person singular present indicative
    3. imperative