English Dictionary: Superannuate | by the DICT Development Group |
3 results for Superannuate | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Superannuate \Su`per*an"nu*ate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Superannuated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superannuating}.] [Pref. super- + L. annus a year.] 1. To impair or disquality on account of age or infirmity. --Sir T. Browne. 2. To give a pension to, on account of old age or other infirmity; to cause to retire from service on a pension. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Superannuate \Su`per*an"nu*ate\, v. i. To last beyond the year; -- said of annual plants. [Obs.] --Bacon. |