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overply

verb

Etymology

From over- + ply.

  1. derived from plico
  2. derived from ploiier
  3. derived from plier
  4. derived from plier
  5. inherited from plīen
  6. prefixed as overply — “over + ply”

Definitions

  1. To ply to excess

    To ply to excess; to exert with too much vigour; to overwork.

    • overply someone with booze
    • The Conscience, Friend, t'have lost them overply'd In Liberty's Defence

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