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overweather

Verb CEFR C1
ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈwɛðə(ɹ)

Definitions

To expose too long to the influence of harsh weather, or show the effects of such exposure.

obsolete, transitive

Examples

“[…]The scarfed bark puts from her native bay, Hugg'd and embraced by the wanton wind! How like a prodigal doth she return, With over-weather'd ribs, and ragged sails, Lean, rent and beggar'd by the wanton wind!”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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