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overwin

The English word “overwin” has 2 meanings listed here.

verb

  1. To overcome; gain one's point; exceed.

noun

  1. The win or winning of a game.

Etymology

From Middle English overwinnen, from Old English oferwinnan (“to contend with, overcome, subdue”), equivalent to over- + win.

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