overslaugh

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transitive verb

over·​slaugh

ˈōvə(r)ˌslȯ

-ed/-ing/-s

1

: to pass over or remit by overslaugh

2

: to pass over especially for an appointment or promotion in favor of another : ignore the claims of

3

: hinder, obstruct

overslaugh

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noun

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plural -s

: exemption from a duty in the British armed forces because detailed on a superior duty

Word History

Etymology

Transitive verb

Dutch overslaan to pass over, omit, from Middle Dutch overslaen, from over + slaen to strike; akin to Old English ofer, adverb & preposition, over and to Old English slēan to strike, beat, slay

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