overriden

Middle English

/ɔːvərˈriːdən/

verb
Definitions
  • To tread over or squash someone or something on horseback.
  • To ruin or destroy; to loot or extract riches from somewhere.
  • (rare) To ruin one's standing; to bring down.
  • (rare) To ride around or through a region or location.
  • (rare) To come upon without warning; to beset.

Etymology

Inherited from Old English oferrīdan affix from Middle English riden.

Origin

Middle English

riden

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