overdeal

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It's a recognised English word, but it isn't in the official NASPA Scrabble word list.

Pronunciation

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdiːl/

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/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)ˌdiːl/ · /ˌəʊvə(ɹ)ˈdiːl/

Definition of overdeal

3 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

noun

(obsolete)An amount left over; excess.

“Among the people (of Rome) beſide x. modij of corne, & as many pints of oyle, he diſtributed & dealt 300 Seſterces alſo by the poll, vvhich hee had in times paſt promiſed, vvith an overdeale of 100. a peece to boote, for time.”

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noun

(obsolete)An amount left over; excess.

“Among the people (of Rome) beſide x. modij of corne, & as many pints of oyle, he diſtributed & dealt 300 Seſterces alſo by the poll, vvhich hee had in times paſt promiſed, vvith an overdeale of 100. a peece to boote, for time.”

verb

To have too many dealings.

“Extended family issues (Mom overdeals with his family and Dad underdeals with his family).”
To deal too much or too many (for example, playing cards)

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From over- + deal (“amount, portion”).

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