Etymology

overlight

o·ver·light
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Today it means: To illuminate too brightly. Full definition →

Middle English over-lyght
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overlight · verb1

From over- + light.

overlight · noun2

From over- + light.

overlight · adjective3

  1. Middle English · inherited fromover-lyght
  2. English todayoverlight

From Middle English over-lyght, equivalent to over- + light.

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