2. Adjective. claimed to an excessive degree ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Overclaimed
1. overclaim [v] - See also: overclaim
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overclaimed
Literary usage of Overclaimed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Irrigation in Montana by Arthur P. Stover, J. S. Baker, Samuel Fortier (1906)
"... or rather overclaimed, the data taken from the records and the results of the
season's stream measurements have been brought together in the table which ..."
2. Ellis's British Tariff for by Robert Ellis (1845)
"In cases in which any goods shall have been incorrectly entered for Bounty or
Drawback, and the amount overclaimed shall not exceed 101., and no suspicion ..."
3. The British Tariff for ...: Contains Amended Tables of the Duties Payable on by Edwin Beedell (1853)
"(>) Goods incorrectly entered for drawback, and the amount overclaimed not
exceeding HI/,, the Collector and Controller may, if no fraud be suspected, ..."
4. The British Tariff for ...: Contains Amended Tables of the Duties Payable on by Edwin Beedell (1856)
"Goods incorrectly entered for drawback, and the amount overclaimed not exceeding
102., tlie Collector and Comptroller may, if no fraud be suspected, ..."
Other Resources:
