About The Word Overstand
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Overstand
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What's The Definition Of Overstand?Synonyms | Synonyms for Overstand: Related Terms | Find terms related to Overstand: See Also | Overstand In Webster's Dictionary \O`ver*stand"\, v. t.
To stand on the price or conditions of, so as to lose a sale;
to lose by an extravagant price or hard conditions. [Obs.]
What madman would o'erstand his market twice ?
--Dryden.
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