I. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ verb
Etymology: over (I) + stock
transitive verb
1. : to stock beyond requirements or facilities
overstock a pasture
overstock merchandise
2. : to leave (a cow) unmilked for too long a time
intransitive verb
: to stock in excess of needs or facilities
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
: an excess of stock ; specifically : remainder 3a
publishers' overstock bought and sold — Publishers' Weekly