Overslaugh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈəʊ.vəɹˌslɔː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overslaugh is a noun meaning (US, dialect, archaic) A barrier in a river.
Meaning
(US, dialect, archaic) A barrier in a river.
More Meanings
- (military, archaic) The permission to skip a duty; an exemption from an active duty.
- (US, dialect, slang, transitive, archaic) To hinder or stop, as by an overslaugh or impediment.
Example Sentences
to overslaugh a bill in a legislative body
to overslaugh a military officer (= to hinder his promotion or employment)
The opening in dike No. 1 at the overslaugh was completed with the exception of deepening the cut, which could only be done at midsummer.
When an officer is on duty he receives an "overslaugh" for all other duties that come to his turn, provided that they are not additional duties that he may be called on to perform .
Word Forms
- overslaughs
- overslaughing
- overslaughed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underlaugh, slopshoot, bubble, laughfest, gargle-factory, laugh.
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