noun
Meaning 1
A scent that is added to or layered over another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
overscent
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈəʊvəˌsɛnt/
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UK: /ˌəʊvəˈsɛnt/
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verb
Meaning 2
To give too much scent to (something or someone); to scent excessively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Examples
- 1989, Dan Bertalan, Traditional Bowyers of America, East Lansing, MI: Envisage Unlimited, Chapter 10, p. 158, He figured the big bear was coming in downwind and picking up his scent. “So I moved the bait station about 200 yards to a better location. Most bear hunters won’t make so many changes because they’re scared of overscenting the area. But I knew I had to make changes to kill that bear. [...] ”
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verb
Meaning 3
To apply too much scent to oneself.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, reflexive
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verb
Meaning 4
To scent so as to cover or conceal the original odour.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
Etymology
From over- + scent.