Category:Superannuate

Su`per*an"nu*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Superannuated; p. pr. & vb. n. Superannuating.] Etym: [pref. super- + l. annus a year.]

1. To impair or disquality on account of age or infirmity. Sir t. Browne.

2. To give a pension to, on account of old age or other infirmity; to Cause to retire from service on a pension.

Superannuate Su`per*an"nu*ate, v. i.

Defn: to last beyond the year; -- said of annual plants. [obs.] Bacon.