overplus

Example Sentences

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Now, it is clear, that in this case a schoolmaster can subsist; since, in the course of the very first year, he gets an overplus beyond this dockmoney of his office.

From The Campaner Thal and Other Writings by Jean Paul

What kind of excess do overplus and superabundance denote? lavishness and profusion?

From English Synonyms and Antonyms With Notes on the Correct Use of Prepositions by Fernald, James Champlin

Foremost is the sun, of course, because of the overplus of light.

From Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by Todd, David Peck

The rent may then be taken, including all expences, and the overplus left in the hands of the constable for the owner's use.

From The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, Adapted to the Use of Private Families by Eaton, Mary, fl. 1823-1849

Her cloudy condition possibly indicates an overplus of water.

From Astronomy: The Science of the Heavenly Bodies by Todd, David Peck