Overhent
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overhent is a verb meaning (obsolete) To catch hold of; to overtake.
Meaning
(obsolete) To catch hold of; to overtake.
Example Sentences
With that he would haue fled into the wood; / But Timias him lightly ouerhent, / Right as he entring was into the flood […]
Word Forms
- overhents
- overhenting
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overhend, overhie, overcatch, catch, overgo, undertake.
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