What remains over and above what has been taken or used; an amount remaining in excess. †Also, (a) superfluity, superabundance.

That which remains over; an amount left over from the main amount, or from what is allotted or required; an additional or extra quantity; a surplus.

That which is saved (of something); savings. Obsolete.

= surplus, n. 2.

= surplus, n. 1.

= surplusage, n. (in various senses); a surplus amount or thing.

A part left over or in excess; surplus.

That which is left over; a surplus, an excess. Now rare.

= surplus, n. (in various senses); an excess.

In plural. Possessions or provisions which are surplus to requirements; surplus goods; leftovers. Obsolete.

Surplus, balance.

A balance remaining in an account; an outstanding debt.

Frequently with of. A quantity of something (material or immaterial) which has been kept or stored, or which has not yet been used, dispensed…

In plural. Money in excess, or remaining over. Frequently spec. (see quots. 1950 1974 1974).

Surplus materials; matter remaining over or in excess, esp. surplus text.