That provides a roof (literal and figurative); that covers or lies above a roof.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Emmeline Stuart Wortley (1806–1855), poet and travel writer. From over- + roofing, after overroof or to roof over.
Definition of overroofing in US English:
overroofing
adjective
poetic
That provides a roof (literal and figurative); that covers or lies above a roof.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Emmeline Stuart Wortley (1806–1855), poet and travel writer. From over- + roofing, after overroof or to roof over.