n. [ See Surplus, and cf. Superplusage. ] 1. Surplus; excess; overplus; as, surplusage of grain or goods beyond what is wanted. [ 1913 Webster ]

Take what thou please of all this surplusage. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

A surplusage given to one part is paid out of a reduction from another part of the same creature. Emerson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Law) Matter in pleading which is not necessary or relevant to the case, and which may be rejected. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Accounts) A greater disbursement than the charge of the accountant amounts to. [ Obs. ] Rees. [ 1913 Webster ]