overween Meaning, Definition & Usage

O`ver*ween" transitive verb

Etymology

AS. oferwnian. See Over, and Ween.

Definitions

1. To think too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking or conclusions too highly; hence, to egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to think conceitedly; to presume.

   They that overween, And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen. Milton.