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over-things

over-things is the alternative spelling of overthings.

Meaning of overthings

Noun

overthings (uncountable)

  1. (dated) An extra layer of outer clothing or winter garments for use in very cold weather, possibly including a blanket or shawl, to be wrapped around the body or hung over the shoulders and back.

Questions about over-things

What is over-things the alternative spelling of?
Over-things is the alternative spelling of overthings.

Words near over-things in the dictionary

  1. over-the-shoulder boulder holder
  2. over-the-shoulder boulder holders
  3. over-the-top
  4. over-the-topness
  5. over-the-wire
  6. over-things
  7. over-time
  8. over-timed
  9. over-timer
  10. over-timers
  11. over-times

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