Overest

Overest
Overest O"ver*est, a. [Superl. of {Over}.] Uppermost; outermost. [1913 Webster]

Full threadbare was his overeste courtepy. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • Sloper — This name derives from the Medieval English slop(e) meaning a slop, outer garment or tunic, plus the agent suffix er (one who does or works with something), and was originally given as an occupational name to a maker or seller of these garments.… …   Surnames reference

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