An advantage consisting in starting a competition or task earlier than might be expected; given (or taken), for example, prior to the beginning of a race.
A factor conducive to superiority and success.
A horse going off at higher odds than it appears to warrant, based on its past performances.
A block of program code that is loaded over something previously loaded, so as to replace the functionality.
A covering over something else.
A decal attached to a computer keyboard to relabel the keys.
A pop-up covering an existing part of the display.
A piece of paper pasted upon the tympan sheet to improve the impression by making it stronger at a particular place.
A cravat.
Odds which are set higher than expected or warranted. Favorable odds.
To lay, spread, or apply something over or across; cover.
To put an overlay on.
simple past tense of overlie
To overwhelm; to press excessively upon.
To bet too much money on.