Ah, but prior to 1837 you weren't.
The word "super" was first seen as a standalone word in 1837 (thanks to the Online Etymology Dictionary). Before that, it was part of another word that actually sounds more modern.
Before 1837 the word was "superfine", the highest grade of goods. Ironic that slang from the recent past was the actual original word for "super".
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Gonz in a former life, holding the tablet
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Gonz in a former life, holding the tablet
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