1833 J. F. Cooper I. iii. 49 Thou hast the history of the plunge into the canal, by over-stooping to see the Venetian beauty.
1844 E. B. Browning iii Altars overstooped By meek-eyed Christs.
1883 A. Domett (rev. ed.) II. vii. 282 Crowning a cliff that overstooped The sea.