O`ver*see", v. i. To see too or too much; hence, to be deceived. [Obs.]

The most expert gamesters may sometimes oversee.

Fuller.

Your partiality to me is much overseen, if you think me fit to

correct your Latin.

Walpole.

O`ver*seer" (?), n. One who oversees; a superintendent; a supervisor;

as, an overseer of a mill; specifically, one or certain public

officers; as, an overseer of the poor; an overseer of highways.

O`ver*seer"ship, n. The office of an overseer.

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.

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