English

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Etymology

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From military surplus.

Noun

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milsurp (usually uncountable, plural milsurps)

  1. (US, military, slang, often attributive) Obsolete, unneeded, or retired military equipment, often rifles, sold to individuals or businesses.
    This catalog has milsurp rifles and ammunition on sale.
    I'll be in the milsurp section of the store, looking for tents and camping gear.