overspread

UK /əʊvəˈspɹɛd/ US /əʊvəˈspɹɛd/
verb 2

Definitions

verb

1

To spread over or across (something); cover over; be scattered over; permeate, overrun.

those nations of the North which overspread the world

Lady Bellaston fixed her eyes on Sophia whilst she spoke these words. To which that poor young lady, having her face overspread with blushes and confusion, answered, in a stammering voice […]

2

To be spread or scattered about.

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