overriden

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English oferrīdan; equivalent to over- + riden.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔːvərˈriːdən/, /ɔvərˈriːdən/

Verb

overriden

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

Conjugation

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References

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