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overdrive

Meaning of “overdrive”

To drive, press, or force onward beyond the strength, pace, or endurance of those being led, so as to exhaust, injure, or kill them.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
1 occurrence1 verse1 bookKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 33:13

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Genesis 33:13
And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Genesis 33:13 · retained source text

And hee said vnto him, My LORD knoweth, that the children are tender, and the flockes and heards with yong are with mee: and if men should ouer-driue them one day, all the flocke will die.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

To drive too hard, or beyond strength.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 2, leaf 237