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superannuated

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:17 pm
by eberntson
adjective

1.
too old or worn for further work, service, etc.
retired, esp. with a pension, because of old age or infirmity

2.
obsolete; old-fashioned; outdated


Origin: < ML superannuatus, pp. of superannuari, to be too old < L super (see super-) + annus, year (see annual)

SRC: Websters

Heard the word in the movie " A Touch of Class"

Re: superannuated

Posted: Sat Feb 02, 2013 11:24 pm
by Perry Lassiter
I fit the first, not the second.

Re: superannuated

Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 10:45 pm
by Philip Hudson
"And so he died, old and superannuated." Job 42:17 PWH Version.

Re: superannuated

Posted: Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:42 pm
by Slava
Obviously, at least to me, an entirely negative word. Might we not also apply it however, when complaining to our local grocery store?

"My, it seems to me your lettuce is a tad superannuated, wouldn't you say?"

"Gee, the sell by date on these hot dogs is from last month. I do believe that means they are superannuated."

:D