Etymology

overclose

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Today it means: In too great a proximity. Full definition →

Middle English overclose
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overclose · adjective1

  1. Middle English · inherited fromoverclose
  2. English todayoverclose

From Middle English overclose, equivalent to over- + close (adjective).

overclose · verb2

  1. Middle English · inherited fromoverclosen
  2. English todayoverclose

From Middle English overclosen, equivalent to over- + close (verb).

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