OVERSLAUGH


Meaning of OVERSLAUGH in English

I. ˈōvə(r)ˌslȯ transitive verb

( -ed/-ing/-s )

Etymology: Dutch overslaan to pass over, omit, from Middle Dutch overslaen, from over + slaen to strike; akin to Old English ofer, adverb & preposition, over and to Old English slēan to strike, beat, slay — more at over , slay

1. : to pass over or remit by overslaugh

2. : to pass over especially for an appointment or promotion in favor of another : ignore the claims of

3. : hinder , obstruct

II. noun

( -s )

: exemption from a duty in the British armed forces because detailed on a superior duty

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