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Definition of overglance in English:

overglance

verb

rare

  • with object To glance over; to cast an eye over; to consider in a superficial manner.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in William Shakespeare (1564–1616), playwright and poet. From over- + glance.

Pronunciation

overglance

/ˌəʊvəˈɡlɑːns/ /ˌəʊvəˈɡlans/