overˈtrample, v.
[over- 1, 9.]
trans. To trample over or upon, tread down; also fig. So overˈtrampled ppl. a., overˈtrampling vbl. n.
| 1589 Cooper Admon. 250 That the beastes of the fielde may ouer trample vs. 1593 Nashe Christs T. Wks. (Grosart) IV. 93 The irruptive ouer-trampling of the Romans. 1610 Holland Camden's Brit. i. 792 Under foote they over⁓trample it, as if it had bin standing corn ready for harvest. 1744 A. Hill Let. 24 July, Wks. 1753 II. 305 Overtrampling all propriety. a 1845 Hood Monkey Martyr i, He could not read Of niggers whipt, or over-trampled weavers. |