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Definition of Overlie
1. Verb. Lie upon; lie on top of. "The granite overlies the older rocks"
Generic synonyms: Lie
2. Verb. Kill by lying on. "The sow overlay her piglets"
Definition of Overlie
1. v. t. To lie over or upon; specifically, to suffocate by lying upon; as, to overlie an infant.
Definition of Overlie
1. to lie over [v -LAY, -LAIN, -LYING, -LIES]
Medical Definition of Overlie
1. To lie over or upon; specifically, to suffocate by lying upon; as, to overlie an infant. "A woman by negligence overlieth her child in her sleeping." (Chaucer) Origin: Overlay; Overlain; Overlying. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)