2 entries under this word

Overwork

Ō'ver-work', v. i. & t.

verbintransitivetransitive

(-wŭrk'), v. i. & t. [imp. & p. p. OVERWORKED (ō'ver-wŭrkt'), or OVERWROUGHT; p. pr. & vb. n. OVERWORKING.] To work beyond the strength, or to cause to labor too much; to tire. South.

Ō'ver-work, n.

noun

(ō'ver-wŭrk), n. Work done beyond the amount required by stipulation, or regular hours of business; excessive or exhausting labor.