overplus

noun

over·plus ˈō-vər-ˌpləs

: surplus

the store was stuck with an overplus of tie-ins for a movie that fizzled at the box office

Etymology

Middle English, partial translation of Middle French surplus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overplus was in the 14th century

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“Overplus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overplus. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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overplus

noun

over·plus ˈō-vər-ˌpləs

: surplus

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