verb
Meaning 1
to clothe over; enwrap in/with clothing
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
overclothe
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verb
Meaning 2
dress too warmly
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- You should not overclothe the child--she will be too hot
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: overdress
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: dress, clothe, enclothe, garb, raiment, tog, garment, habilitate, fit out, apparel
History
Etymology
From Middle English overclothen, equivalent to over- + clothe.