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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Overmach,) Overmatch(e, n. [e.m.E. over-, ouermatch(e (in this sense, 1589).] An adversary who has greater ability or power than oneself. = Ourmach n. —c1610 Melville Mem. 33.
Intending to eschew battaill gif he culd, the other [army] being ane ouermatche 1689 Leven & Melv. P. 259.
God … is an overmatch for them all [sc. His enemies]
