lying over or upon something else

To lie over or upon / (transitive) To suffocate by lying upon

(sometimes proscribed) To an excessive degree. / (obsolete) Superficially. / (obsolete) Carelessly, without due attention. / (obsolete) With a sense of superiority, haughtily.

(obsolete) Superficial; not thorough; careless, negligent, inattentive. / (obsolete) Having a sense of superiority, haughty. / (obsolete) Excessive; too great.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of overlie

(obsolete) The quality or state of being overly; carelessness.

plural of overlier

A piece that overlies or overlaps.