Something that prevents, hampers, or hinders.
An allowance of a certain amount of time or distance in starting, granted in a race (or other contest of skill) to the competitor possessing disadvantages; or an additional weight or other hindrance imposed upon the one possessing advantages, in order to equalize, as much as possible, the chances of success.
The disadvantage itself, in particular physical or mental disadvantages of people.
A race or similar contest in which there is an allowance of time, distance, weight, or other advantage, to equalize the chances of the competitors.
To estimate betting odds.
To encumber with a handicap in any contest.
To place at disadvantage.
Such payment.
Health, safety, happiness and prosperity; well-being in any respect.
Various forms of financial aid provided by the government to those who are in need of it (often called welfare assistance in UK English).
To provide with welfare or aid.