v. t. & i. [ See Precellence. ] To surpass; to excel; to exceed. [ Obs. ] Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ } n. [ L. praecellentia, from praecellens, p. pr. of praecellere to excel, surpass: cf. OF. precellence. ] Excellence; superiority. [ Obs. ] Sheldon. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. praecellens, p. pr. ] Excellent; surpassing. [ Obs. ] Holland. [ 1913 Webster ]