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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1645-1680
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Over-think, v. P.t. -thought. [e.m.E. overthynke to think over. consider (Caxton), over-think to over-estimate (a 1618).] a. tr. To think too highly of, over-estimate. b. To overthink oneself of, to think of, after pondering. — 1645 Rutherford Tryal Faith 398.
You may over-think and over-praise paradise 1680 Sempill P. 57/146.
I overthought me of a wyle … My graceless guardian to beguile
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