Transgress \Trans*gress"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Transgressed;
p. pr. & vb. n. Transgressing.] [Cf. F. transgresser. See
Transgression.]
1. To pass over or beyond; to surpass. [R.]
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Surpassing common faith, transgressing nature's law.
--Dryden.
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2. Hence, to overpass, as any prescribed as the ?imit of
duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or moral.
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For man will hearken to his glozing lies,
And easily transgress the sole command. --Milton.
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3. To offend against; to vex. [Obs.]
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Why give you peace to this imperate beast
That hath so long transgressed you ? --Beau. & Fl.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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