Category:Emeritus

E*mer"i*tus, a. Etym: [L., having served out his time, p. p. of emerere, emereri, to obtain by service, serve out one's term; e out + merere, mereri, to merit, earn, serve.]

Defn: Honorably discharged from the performance of public duty on account of age, infirmity, or long and faithful services; -- said of an officer of a college or pastor of a church.

emeritus E*mer"i*tus, n.; pl. Emeriti. Etym: [L.]

Defn: A veteran who has honorably completed his service.