Definitions For Overset

Verb

oversets , oversetting , overset , overset (obsolete) To set over (something); to cover. (intransitive) To turn, or to be turned, over; to be upset; to capsize. (transitive) To knock over, capsize, overturn. (obsolete) To overwhelm; to overthrow, defeat. (transitive) To physically disturb (someone); to make nauseous, upset. (now, _, rare) To unbalance (a situation, state etc.); to confuse, to put into disarray. (printing) to set (type or copy) in excess of what is needed; to set too much type for a given space. (transitive) To translate. To overfill.

Etymology

from middle english oversetten + + to set over, upset, from {{inh + en + ang + ofersettan + + to set over, conquer, overcome}}, equivalent to over + set, from {{inh + en + gem-pro + *uber + + over}} + *satjaną + + to set. compare {{cog + nl + overzetten + + to ferry, transport, translate}}, {{cog + de + übersetzen + + to cross over, translate}}.

Anagrams

e-voters, estover, revotes, vetoers