English word overboard comes from English board, English over-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| board | English (eng) | (basketball, informal) A rebound. (intransitive) To obtain meals, or meals and lodgings, statedly for compensation. (transitive) To provide someone with meals and lodging, usually in exchange for money.. (transitive) To receive meals and lodging in exchange for money.. (transitive) To step or climb onto or otherwise enter a ship, aircraft, train or other conveyance.. (transitive) To write [...] |
| over- | English (eng) | Above, or higher. Excessively. Superior. Surrounding or covering. |
| overborde | Middle English (enm) | |
| overboard | English (eng) | Excessively; too much.. Over the edge; especially, off or outside of a boat. Outside of a boat, in the water. |