51Թ

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overwear

[ oh-ver-wair ]

verb (used with object)

overwore, overworn, overwearing.
  1. to use or wear excessively; wear out; exhaust; tax:

    needlessly overwearing her best workers; phrases overworn by repetition.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of overwear1

First recorded in 1570–80; over- + wear
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Example Sentences

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He lumbered between courtrooms with his cane and black leather bag, in a black suit he insisted on always wearing until he was acquitted, the jacket shiny in places from overwear.

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“This patient was lucky, however contact lens overwear can cause sight threatening complications,” Dr. Morjaria said.

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Armed with long underwear, waterproof overwear and muck boots, we were ready.

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The ‘Thirst Quencher’ seems to be almost as ubiquitous as Zuck’s famed overwear.

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Overwear, ō-vėr-wār′, v.t. to wear out: to outwear, outlive.—n.

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