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obsolete; old-fashioned; outdated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"
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Fear less, hope more;
eat less, chew more;
whine less, breathe more;
talk less, say more,
and all good things will be yours.
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Fear less, hope more;
eat less, chew more;
whine less, breathe more;
talk less, say more,
and all good things will be yours.
--R. Burns
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Re: superannuated
"And so he died, old and superannuated." Job 42:17 PWH Version.
It is dark at night, but the Sun will come up and then we can see.
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Re: superannuated
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."
"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."
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