Definition of: overset

(ō′vər·set′) v. ·set, ·set·ting v.t.
1. To overcome or disorder mentally or physically; disconcert.
2. Printing a To set too much (type or copy) in a given space. b To set too much type in.
3. Rare To cause to overturn; capsize.
—v.i.
4. To overturn; fall over; spill.
—noun (ō′vər·set′)
1. A turning over; upset.
2. Printing Excess of composed type.