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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Extra- \Ex"tra-\ [L., fr. exter. See Exterior.] A Latin preposition, denoting beyond, outside of; -- often used in composition as a prefix signifying outside of, beyond, besides, or in addition to what is denoted by the word to which it is prefixed. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Extra \Ex"tra\, a. Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay. "By working extra hours." --H. Spencer. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Extra \Ex"tra\, n.; pl. Extras. 1. Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary; esp., an added charge or fee, or something for which an additional charge is made; as, at some hotels air conditioning is an extra. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 2. An edition of a newspaper issued at a time other than the regular one. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 3. (Cricket) A run, as from a bye, credited to the general score but not made from a hit. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] 4. Something of an extra quality or grade. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]