O′ver‐grow″ (?), v. t. [imp.Overgrew (?); p. p.Overgrown (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Overgrowing.]
1. To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank.
The green... is rough and overgrown. Sir W. Scott.
2. To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress. Mortimer. “O'ergrown with labor.” Beau. & Fl.