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superannuate |
3 definitions found 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: superannuate v 1: retire and pension someone because of age or physical inability 2: declare to be obsolete 3: become obsolete 4: retire or become ineligible because of old age or infirmity
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