ˈoverˈfearful, a.
[over- 28.]
Too fearful. So ˈoverˈfearfully adv.; ˈoverˈfearfulness.
| a 1626 W. Sclater Serm. Exper. (1638) 32 Over-fearfulnesse, dismaying to approach unto the Throne of Grace. a 1639 W. Whately Prototypes ii. xxvi. (1640) 82 Take heed of being so fond and over-fearefull of your children. |