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superannuate

[ soo-per-an-yoo-eyt ]

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verb (used with object)

, su·per·an·nu·at·ed, su·per·an·nu·at·ing.

to allow to retire from service or office on a pension because of age or infirmity.
to set aside as out of date; remove as too old.

, su·per·an·nu·at·ed, su·per·an·nu·at·ing.

superannuate

/ ˌsuːpərˈænjʊˌeɪt /

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First recorded in 1640–50; back formation from superannuated

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But no time can superannuate the subjects which Burns has sung; they are rooted in the primary strata, which are steadfast.

He was as ready to offer compensation as we ourselves are when we superannuate a clerk or suppress an office.

Nothing can superannuate its charm, nothing can quench its fascination.

A superannuate is one who has become impaired or disabled by length of years.

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