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over-zealous, a.|ˈəʊvəˈzɛləs|
[over- 28.]
Too zealous; actuated by too much zeal.
a1635Naunton Fragm. Reg. (Arb.) 25 They two were ever of the Kings Religion, and over-zealous professors. a1703Burkitt On N.T. John xviii. 28 When persons are over-zealous for ceremonial observations, they are oftentimes too remiss with reference to moral duties. 1860Froude Hist. Eng. V. xxiv. 33 The overzealous curates were committed to the Tower.
So ˈover-ˈzealously adv.; ˈoverˈzealousness.
1667Lond. Gaz. No. 129/3 The Bishop is remembred..to have over-zealously pursued the French interest. 1849H. Mayo Truths in Pop. Superstit. ii. 41 Cases..in which the anxiety of friends or the overzealousness of a coroner is liable to lead to premature anatomization. |