overwin

English

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To overcome; gain one's point; exceed.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English overwinnen inherited from Old English oferwinnan (contend with, subdue, overcome) prefix from English win (struggle).

Origin

English

win

Gloss

struggle

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