v. t. [ imp. & p. p. Oversold p. pr. & vb. n. Overselling. ]1. To sell for a higher price than; to exceed in selling price. [ 1913 Webster ]
One whose beauty Would oversell all Italy. Beau. & Fl. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. To sell beyond means of delivery. [ Brokers' Cant ] [ 1913 Webster ]
Oversold market (Brokers' Cant), a market in which stocks or commodities have been sold “short” to such an extent that it is difficult to obtain them for delivery. [ 1913 Webster ]