SURPLUS'AGE, noun Surplus; as surplusage of grain or goods beyond what is wanted. 1. In law, something in the pleadings or proceedings not necessary or relevant to the case, and which may be rejected. 2. In accounts, a greater disbursement than the charge of the accountant amounteth to.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI