(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 2:10:56

Pre*cel"lence (?), Pre*cel"len*cy (?), n. [L. praecellentia, from praecellens, p. pr. of praecellere to excel, surpass: cf. OF. precellence.]

Excellence; superiority.

[Obs.]

Sheldon.

 

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