Ō'ver-grōw'1, v. t.
v. t. [imp. OVERGREW; p. p. OVERGROWN; p. pr. & vb. n. OVERGROWING.]
Sense 1. To cover with growth or herbage.
The green used to be close shaved and rolled till it was as smooth as a velvet mantle; now it is rough and overgrown. W. Scott.
Sense 2. To grow beyond; to rise above. Mortimer.
Sense 3. Hence, To overdo; to overcome; to subdue. [Obs. and rare.] “When they’re o’ergrown with labor.” Beau. & Fl.