O'erthrow

Quick meaning: O'erthrow is a verb meaning (poetic) Alternative form of overthrow.

Meaning

(poetic) Alternative form of overthrow.

Example Sentences

Now the mighty Sophiſtreſs is o’erthrown!

Ev’n mighty Pam, that Kings and Queens o’erthrew, And mow’d down Armies in the Fights of Lu, Sad Chance of War! now deſtitute of Aid, Falls undiſtinguiſh’d⁠⸺

But if vile Rancour, from (no Matter who) Actor, or Mimic, Printer, or Review, Lies oft o’erthrown with ceaſeleſs Venom ſpread, Still hiſs out Scandal from their Hydra Head, If the dull Malice boldly walk the Town, Patience herſelf wou’d wrinkle to a Frown.

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