overslaugh
[verb]
Synonyms: hinder, bar, block, brake, dam, impede, obstruct

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overslaugh noun. ['ǝʊvǝslɔ:] M18.
[Dutch overslag, from overslaan: see OVERSLAUGH verb. In sense 2 from next.]
1. A bar or sandbank impeding the navigation of a river. US. M18.

2. Military. The passing over of one's ordinary turn of duty in consideration of a duty which takes precedence. L18.

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overslaugh verb trans. ['ǝʊvǝslɔ:] M18.
[Dutch overslaan pass over, from over- OVER- + slaan strike.]
1. a. Military. Pass over or remit (the ordinary turn of duty of an officer etc.) in consideration of another duty which takes precedence. M18.
b. Pass over (a person) in favour of another; omit consideration of, ignore. US. M19.

2. Stop the course or progress of; obstruct, hinder. M19.

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