Overplus

Definitions

That which remains beyond what is necessary or required; a surplus.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“Where some for an over-plus, or supererogation have⟳ added this necessaity, that they must necessarily accompany⟳ them, as well in death, as in life.”

“Thou hast thy Will, And Will too boote, and Will in ouer-plus.”

“I proposed that the two referees should retire⟳ and consider⟳ for themselves how much should be allowed for the boy's board⟳ and lodging, deducting at the rate of sixpence a day for what advantage was gained by his going on errands; and that the overplus should be restored.”

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