superserviceable

superserviceable
superserviceableness, n.superserviceably, adv.
/sooh'peuhr serr"vi seuh beuhl/, adj.
overly disposed to be of service; officious.
[1595-1605; SUPER- + SERVICEABLE]

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  • Superserviceable — Su per*serv ice*a*ble, a. Overofficious; doing more than is required or desired. A superserviceable, finical rogue. Shak. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • superserviceable — adjective Date: circa 1606 offering unwanted services ; officious …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • superserviceable — adj. eager to offer service; very useful; very durable and long lasting …   English contemporary dictionary

  • superserviceable — su·per·serviceable …   English syllables

  • superserviceable — “+ adjective Etymology: super + serviceable : doing or offering superfluous and unwanted services : overofficious …   Useful english dictionary

  • superserviceably — superservˈiceably adverb • • • Main Entry: ↑superserviceable …   Useful english dictionary

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