early 14c., of text, "too lengthy, requiring too much time, very tedious;" from over- + long (adj.). From late 14c. as "lasting too long." Middle English also had overshort "too short, too brief."
overlong (adv.)
also over-long, mid-13c., "for too long a time," from over- + long (adv.).
overland
overlap
overlay
overlie
overload
overlong
overlook
overlord
overly
overmaster
overmatch