Thursday, June 5, 2014

surplus, surplice

Surplus or surplus means an excess amount; something leftover, unused or not needed--
We will donate any surplus canned goods to the food bank.
If we have a surplus this year, taxes may be lowered.

Surplice or surplice means a type of garment, like a smock, worn by a priest, minister, or choir member--
The minister wore a black cassock and white surplice.
Each choir member wore a surplice of a different color, like a rainbow.
Surplice may also mean a woman's top or dress, with the two sides made to cross one another--
I want a pattern for a surplice top.
The new dress has a surplice top and a full skirt.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"If there is a surplus when the donations are counted, let's set some aside to buy a new surplice for the pastor."

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