overween

 [oh-ver-ween]  

o·ver·ween

   [oh-ver-ween]
verb (used without object) Archaic.
to be conceited or arrogant.
Origin:
1275–1325; Middle English overwenen; see over-, ween

Related forms
o·ver·ween·er, noun
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