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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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(Overschute,) Ovirschwte, Overshote, -shoote, v. P.p. over-, ovirs(c)hot. [ME. overshote (c 1400), p.p. -shette (Chaucer), e.m.E. (16th c.) overshute, -shoot, p.t. and p.p. -shot(te. Cf. Schute v.] tr. a. (To be) (far) overschot, to have overreached oneself, to be (greatly) mistaken, deceived or in error. Also reflex., to overreach oneself, exaggerate. b. To allow (time) to pass by. c. Of time: To pass too quickly for. d. To pour out (refuse).a. 1535 Stewart 31906.
Richt mony agit man Quhilk disassentit … war … blamit And far ouirschot amang the laue and schamit c1590 Fowler II. 48/7.
Thou art far ouerschot in geuing ouermekill credit to the reporte of vthers, or to muche libertie to thy awin iudgement — 1672 Lauder Jrnl. 220.
The excuse that he made for so over shoting him selfe was … that … he … was hastedb. a1605 Montg. Ch. & Slae 556 (Wr.).
Perceives thou not what precious time Thy sleuth doth overshoote [W. Thy slewthing dois oreschute]c. 1605-6 Welsh Forty-eight Serm. 521.
Because the time has overshot me; therefore I will … concluded. 1609 Glasgow B. Rec. I. 303.
The … counsell … inhibittis … all manir of personis … to … teme or ovir schwte fulyie vpone the brig