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"
Exact synonyms: Overlay
Generic synonyms: Kill

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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overlie

overlend
overlending
overlends
overlength
overlengthen
overlengthened
overlengthening
overlengthens
overlengths
overlent
overlet
overlets
overletting
overlewd
overlie (current term)
overlie (current term)
overlier
overliers
overlies
overlight
overlighted
overlighting
overlights
overlit
overliteral
overliterary
overlive
overlived
overlives
overliving

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