Superfluities

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Superfluity \Su`per*flu"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Superfluities}. [L.
     superfluit['e], L. superfluitas. See {Superfluous}.]
     1. A greater quantity than is wanted; superabundance; as, a
        superfluity of water; a superfluity of wealth.
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              A quiet mediocrity is still to be preferred before a
              troubled superfluity.                 --Suckling.
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     2. The state or quality of being superfluous; excess. "By a
        superfluity abominable." --Chaucer.
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     3. Something beyond what is needed; something which serves
        for show or luxury.
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     Syn: Superabundance; excess; redundancy.
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