† overˈwalt, v. Obs.
[f. over- 6, 9 + walt v., to roll: cf. overwelt.]
1. trans. To roll or turn (a thing) over; to overturn: = overwelt v. a.
| 13.. Gaw. & Gr. Knt. 314 Now is þe reuel & þe renoun of þe rounde table Ouer-walt wyth a worde of on wyȝes speche. c 1400 Destr. Troy 8155 Tyll the toun be ouerteruyt, & tumblid to ground;..And the wallis ouerwalt into þe wete dyches. |
2. To roll or flow over; to overflow.
| 13.. E.E. Allit. P. B. 370 Þe flod ryses, Ouer-waltez vche a wod and þe wyde feldez. |