override
The origin and history of override.
Etymology
From Old English oferrīdan ("to ride over"), built from over- + ride; German überreiten is a cognate.
The origin and history of override.
From Old English oferrīdan ("to ride over"), built from over- + ride; German überreiten is a cognate.
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