What does oversway mean?
Oversway means (obsolete) To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern..
Oversway
/əʊvəˈsweɪ/ · verb
Meaning
(obsolete) To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern..
Definitions by Sense
- (obsolete) To hold sway over; to have power or dominion over, to rule, govern.
- To overrule.
- To cause (someone, someone's thoughts or intentions etc.) to go in a particular direction; to influence.
- To overpower, overwhelm.
Example Sentences
[T]he Presidents authoritie so overswayed the discretion of Master Scrivener, that our store, our time, our strength and labours were idely consumed to fulfill his phantasies.
Likevviſe the fragrancy of euery greene herbe yeeldeth ſuch a ſauour, as doth not a little obliterate and ouerſvvay the ſauour of the beaſt: […]
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Word Forms
- oversways
- overswaying
- overswayed
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[T]he Presidents authoritie so overswayed the discretion of Master Scrivener, that our store, our time, our strength and labours were idely consumed to fulfill his phantasies.
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