Word Meaning

overset definition and meaning

imp. & p. p. of Overset
v. t. To turn or tip (anything) over from an upright, or a proper, position so that it lies upon its side or bottom upwards; to upset; as, to overset a chair, a coach, a ship, or a building.
v. t. To cause to fall, or to tail; to subvert; to overthrow; as, to overset a government or a plot.
v. t. To fill too full.
v. i. To turn, or to be turned, over; to be upset.
n. An upsetting; overturn; overthrow; as, the overset of a carriage.
n. An excess; superfluity.