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overbreed

verb

Etymology

From over- + breed.

  1. derived from *bʰreh₁-✻ — “warm”
  2. inherited from *brōdijaną✻ — “to brood”
  3. inherited from brēdan
  4. inherited from breden
  5. prefixed as overbreed — “over + breed”

Definitions

  1. To breed excessively.

    • What happens if the dog is overbred?

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