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overweather en · ADJ

Pronunciation

• /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From over- + weather.

Meanings

1. (not-comparable) Flying high enough to avoid storms and turbulence.
   • This quest for greater knowledge to be utilized in connection with its aircraft of the near future is to be sought through TWA's new experimental overweather laboratory plane. 1936, Flying Magazine, volume 19, number 6, page 35:

overweather en · VERB

Pronunciation

• /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈwɛðə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From over- + weather.

Meanings

1. (obsolete, transitive) To expose too long to the influence of harsh weather, or show the effects of such exposure.
   • […]The scarfed bark puts from her native bay, Hugg'd and embraced by the wanton wind! How like a prodigal doth she return, With over-weather'd ribs, and ragged sails, Lean, rent and beggar'd by the wanton wind! c. 1596–1598 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act II, scene vi]:

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