- overslip
- I. transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English overslippen, from over (I) + slippen to slipII. \\ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun: a heavy-duty paper bag enclosing a filled shipping bag for added strength
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Overslip — O ver*slip , v. t. To slip or slide over; to pass easily or carelessly beyond; to omit; to neglect; as, to overslip time or opportunity. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
overslip — transitive verb Date: 15th century obsolete escape … New Collegiate Dictionary
overslip — /oh veuhr slip /, v.t., overslipped or overslipt, overslipping. Obs. 1. to leave out; miss. 2. to elude; evade. [1375 1425; late ME; see OVER , SLIP1] * * * … Universalium