| 释义 |
superaˈnnuity rare.
[f. prec., after annuity.]
1. Superannuated condition.
1781Cowper Let. to J. Hill 3 Feb., A writer..might construct a plausible argument to prove that the world itself is in a state of superannuation, if there be such a word. If not, there must be such a one as superannuity.
2. A superannuation allowance.
1893Daily News 4 Dec. 5/3 He was superannuated upon his full pay, and upon this superannuity..he lived for more than fifty years.
So ˌsuperaˈnnuitant, one who is superannuated or receives a superannuation allowance.
1830S. H. Cassan Bishops of Bath & Wells ii. 271 Let the surplus proceeds be appropriated to the use of superannuitants. |