O'er

Definition of o'er:

part of speech: preposition, adverb

Over: used chiefly in poetry.

Usage examples for o'er:

• So let the way wind up the hill or down, O'er rough or smooth, the journey will be joy: Still seeking what I sought when but a boy, New friendship, high adventure, and a crown, My heart will keep the courage of the quest, And hope the road's last turn will be the best. "The Poems of Henry Van Dyke", Henry Van Dyke.

• O'er the fields away Rang the steel's strong lay. "The Story of Norway", Hjalmar H. Boyesen.

• Suppose our poet was your foe before, Yet now, the business of the field is o'er 'Tis time to let your civil wars alone, When troops are into winter- quarters gone. "The Works Of John Dryden, Vol. 7 (of 18) The Duke of Guise; Albion and Albanius; Don Sebastian", John Dryden.

• There is time enough for lovers and such like, and sixteen is o'er young for taking things very seriously. "Vacation with the Tucker Twins", Nell Speed.