01 v. t. To cast or cover over; hence, to cloud; to darken.
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To cast or cover over; hence, to cloud; to darken.“Those clouds that overcast your morn shall fly.” — Dryden.
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To compute or rate too high.
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To take long, loose stitches over (the raw edges of a seam) to prevent raveling.(Sewing)
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To fasten, as single sheets, by overcast stitching or by folding one edge over another.(Bookbinding)