OVERGROW

overgrow. Overgrow, v.t. Overgrew; pret. Overgrown; pa. to grow beyhond the natural size

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O′ver‐grow″ (?), v. t. [imp. Overgrew (?); p. p. Overgrown (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Overgrowing.] 1. 1. To grow over; to cover with growth or herbage, esp. that which is rank.
The green . . . is rough and overgrown. Sir W. Scott. 2. 2. To grow beyond; to rise above; hence, to overcome; to oppress. Mortimer. “O'ergrown with labor.” Beau. & Fl.