That dominates or rules; that lords it over others; domineering.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Alexander Leighton (c1570–1649), religious controversialist. From over- + lording, after overlord, overlord, or to lord over.
Definition of overlording in US English:
overlording
adjectiveˈəʊvəˌlɔːdɪŋ
That dominates or rules; that lords it over others; domineering.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in Alexander Leighton (c1570–1649), religious controversialist. From over- + lording, after overlord, overlord, or to lord over.