overslaugh
1 of 2transitive verb
over·slaugh
ˈōvə(r)ˌslȯ
-ed/-ing/-s
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
overslaugh
2 of 2noun
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plural -s
: exemption from a duty in the British armed forces because detailed on a superior duty
Word History
Etymology
Transitive verb
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
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