Etymology
The word "overtop" is a compound word, consisting of two elements:
Meaning
"Overtop" means to be higher than something else or to rise above it. It can also be used figuratively to mean to surpass or outperform someone or something.
Origin
The prefix "over-" comes from the Old English word "ofer," which meant "above" or "beyond." The noun "top" comes from the Middle English word "toppe," which meant "summit" or "highest point."
The compound word "overtop" first appeared in written English in the early 1600s. It was originally used to describe something that was physically higher than something else, but it has since been expanded to include figurative uses as well.
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