O`ver*work", v. t. To work too
much, or beyond one's strength.
O"ver*work`, n. Work in excess of
the usual or stipulated time or quantity; extra work; also, excessive
labor.
O`ver*work" (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Overworked (?) or Overwrought (?);
p. pr. & vb. n. Overworking.]
1. To work beyond the strength; to cause to
labor too much or too long; to tire excessively; as, to
overwork a horse.
2. To fill too full of work; to crowd with
labor.
My days with toil are overwrought.
Longfellow.
3. To decorate all over.