Where does “overweening” come from?
Overweening comes from Middle English overwenen, from Old English oferwennan, meaning to suppose excessively or presume beyond what is warranted.
overweening (English): Unduly confident; arrogant; Exaggerated,...
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- Unduly confident; arrogant; Exaggerated,...
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