The Collaborative International Dictionary
Load \Load\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Loaded; p. pr. & vb. n. Loading. Loaden is obsolete, and laden belongs to lade.]
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To lay a load or burden on or in, as on a horse or in a cart; to charge with a load, as a gun; to furnish with a lading or cargo, as a ship; hence, to add weight to, so as to oppress or embarrass; to heap upon.
I strive all in vain to load the cart.
--Gascoigne.I have loaden me with many spoils.
--Shak.Those honors deep and broad, wherewith Your majesty loads our house.
--Shak. To adulterate or drug; as, to load wine. [Cant]
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To magnetize. [Obs.]
--Prior.Loaded dice, dice with one side made heavier than the others, so that the number on the opposite side will come up oftenest.
Wiktionary
n. 1 (&lit loaded dice English) 2 (context figuratively English) An advantage obtained by manipulating rules or insider influence.
Usage examples of "loaded dice".
So they tossed loaded dice, as a token of respect, and to allow the gods of chance to interfere if they were determined.
The idiot decided to try something even more dangerous than loaded dice.
How else could he ever amount to anything if he did not use loaded dice?
The laws that say he can fire anybody who stands up for the basic rights of workers - those are loaded dice.
The policemen who will protect his property rights but not your human rights - those are loaded dice.
The tribune did, then swore and threw the parchment to the floor, for what were dice in a wine cup but loaded dice?
A pair of loaded dice that comes up sevens every time is detected in a few throws.