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Emeritus
Open directlyWebster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 1 of 2
Part of speech: noun (n.)
A veteran who has honorably completed his service.
Webster's 1828 Dictionary · 1828 2 of 2
Part of speech: adjective (a.)
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.