1. (v. t.) To come up with in a course, pursuit, progress, or motion; to catch up with.

2. (v. t.) To come upon from behind; to discover; to surprise; to capture; to overcome.

3. (v. t.) Hence, figuratively, in the past participle (overtaken), drunken.

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