† ˈoverlaikObs. Also -layke, -lake. [f. over adv. + -laik.] The fact or quality of being over; superiority. a1400–50Alexander 1861 To olle ay on his vndireling for ouer-laike [v.r. ouerlayke] a quyle.Ibid. 3101 Þinke þat allanely of god þis ouirlaike [v.r. ouerlake] þou haues.