Where does “overally” come from?
overally (English) comes from English overall, from Middle English overall, from Old English ofer eall.
overally (English): Misconstruction of overall
Definitions
- Misconstruction of overall
Ancestry of “overally”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | overall | All-encompassing, all around; Generally; with... |
| 2 | Middle English | overall | — |
| 3 | Old English | ofer eall | — |