1. to give a generous advantage to an opponent. This
term alludes to a
card game called Cassino, where the
object of the
game is to take as many cards as possible, specifically those cards which have scoring
value. The
score is counted in numerous
ways, such as
points given for the greatest number of spades held by a player or for other specific cards held. Thus, a person who has the most cards (or spades) has an advantage over the other players. 2. to
beat or outdo someone or something despite their
having an advantage.