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Emeritus
Pronunciation : E*mer"i*tus
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [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.]
Definition : 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.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : E*mer"i*tus
Part of Speech : n.;
Etymology : [L.]
Definition : Defn: A veteran who has honorably completed his service.
pl. Emeriti.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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