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Webster 1913 Edition
Surplus
1.
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus.
2.
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
Sur′plus
,Adj.
Being or constituting a surplus; more than sufficient;
as,
surplus
revenues; surplus
population; surplus
words.When the price of corn falleth, men give over
surplus
tillage, and break no more ground. Carew.
Webster 1828 Edition
Surplus
SUR'PLUS
,Noun.
1.
Overplus; that which remains when use is satisfied; excess beyond what is prescribed or wanted. In the United States, the surplus of wheat and rye not required for consumption or exportation, is distilled.2.
In law, the residuum of an estate, after the debts and legacies are paid.