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Definition of Supernumeraries
1. supernumerary [n] - See also: supernumerary
Lexicographical Neighbors of Supernumeraries
Literary usage of Supernumeraries
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Parliamentary Debates by Great Britain Parliament (1906)
"Pay of supernumeraries in Post Office during Christmas Pressure- MR.
STEADMAN (Finsbury, Central) : To ask the Postmaster-General if he is employing ..."
2. Roman Law in the Modern World by Charles Phineas Sherman (1922)
"Advocates in full practice and the supernumeraries. Imperial Treasury or Fiscal
advocates. Fees. The part played by the lawyer in the Roman world. ..."
3. Field Exercise and Evolutions of Infantry, as Revised by Her Majesty's by Great Britain War Office, Great Britain Army (1870)
"Officers and supernumeraries.—When a company is extended, the captain and
supernumeraries will be placed as described in Part II.; when in support, ..."
4. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages and During the by P. L. Jacob (1876)
"Masters, Journeymen, supernumeraries, and Apprentices.—Religious Festivals and
Trade Societies.—Trade Unions. EARNED authorities have frequently discussed, ..."
5. Manners, Customs, and Dress During the Middle Ages, and During the by P. L. Jacob (1874)
"Masters, Journeymen, supernumeraries, and Apprentices.—Religious Festivals and
Trade Societies.—Trade Unions. EARNED authorities have frequently discussed, ..."
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