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overslip

[ oh-ver-slip ]

verb (used with object)

, Obsolete.
, o·ver·slipped or o·ver·slipt, o·ver·slip·ping.
  1. to leave out; miss.
  2. to elude; evade.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of overslip1

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; over-, slip 1

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Example Sentences

I say, believe this, and you will make haste to give while you may, lest your opportunity should overslip you.

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