ˈhændɪkæp n. & v. --n. 1 a a
disadvantage imposed on a
superior competitor in
order to
make the chances
more equal. b a race or
contest in
which this is imposed. 2 the
number of strokes by which a
golfer normally exceeds par
for the
course. 3 a
thing that makes
progress or
success difficult. 4 a
physical or
mental disability. --v.tr. (handicapped, handicapping) 1
impose a handicap
on. 2
place (a person) at a disadvantage. øøhandicapper n. [prob.
from the
phrase hand i' (= in)
cap describing a kind of
sporting lottery]