Middle English Dictionary Entry
superflū̆ent adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | superflū̆ent adj. |
| Etymology | From L superfluens, -entis, ppl. of superfluere. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Overabundant, excessive; also, floating on top [last quot.].
Associated quotations
- (?1440) Palladius (DukeH d.2)2.294 : In Nouember kitte of the bowes drie, Superfluent [L superflua], & thicke.
- (?1440) Palladius (DukeH d.2)3.523 : In the semynary sholde The plauntes now be mylged euerychon, And braunches now superfluent of goon.
- (?1440) Palladius (DukeH d.2)11.476 : Aftir this tyme in hondis clene vphent Al that wol swymme & be superfluent [L supernatabit].