O`ver*ween" (?), v. t. [AS.
oferw?nian. See Over, and Ween.] To think
too highly or arrogantly; to regard one's own thinking or conclusions
too highly; hence, to egotistic, arrogant, or rash, in opinion; to
think conceitedly; to presume.
They that overween,
And at thy growing virtues fret their spleen.
Milton.