† overˈpry,v.Obs.rare. [over- 7.] trans. To look over pryingly; to examine inquisitively. 1566Drant Horace, Sat. iv. C b, Not Tygille nor such alecunners my workes do overprye.1590Greene Never too lateWks. (Grosart) VIII. 48 When my father like Argos setteth a hundred eies to ouerpry my actions.