oversetting

[v. oh-ver-set; n. oh-ver-set]

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verb (used with object)

to upset or overturn; overthrow.

to throw into confusion; disorder physically or mentally.

verb (used without object)

to become upset, overturned, or overthrown.

Printing.

(of type or copy) to set in or to excess.

(of space) to set too much type for.

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Oversetting is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

noun

the act or fact of oversetting; upset; overturn.

Also called overmatter. Printing. matter set up in excess of space.

Origin:
1150–1200; Middle English oversetten; see over-, set

Related forms

o·ver·set·ter, noun

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