01 v. t. To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in selling price.
imp. & p. p.
Oversold; p. pr. & vb. n.
Overselling
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1.
To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in selling price.“One whose beauty Would oversell all Italy.” — Beau. & Fl.
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2.
To sell beyond means of delivery.[Brokers' Cant]
Phrases & compounds
Oversold market —
a market in which stocks or commodities have been sold “short” to such an extent that it is difficult to obtain them for delivery.