O′ver‐sell′ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Oversold (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Overselling.] 1. To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in selling price.
One whose beauty
Would oversell all Italy. Beau. & Fl.
2. To sell beyond means of delivery.
Oversold market(Brokers' Cant), a market in which stocks or commodities have been sold “short” to such an extent that it is difficult to obtain them for delivery.