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Definition of Excellency
1. Noun. A title used to address dignitaries (such as ambassadors or governors); usually preceded by 'Your' or 'His' or 'Her'. "Your Excellency"
2. Noun. An outstanding feature; something in which something or someone excels. "The use of herbs is one of the excellencies of French cuisine"
Definition of Excellency
1. n. Excellence; virtue; dignity; worth; superiority.
Definition of Excellency
1. Noun. (context used with His, Her or Your) A form of address for certain high officials or dignitary dignitaries. ¹
2. Noun. The quality of being excellent. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Excellency
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Excellency
Literary usage of Excellency
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Life of Benvenuto Cellini by Benvenuto Cellini (1920)
"Thereat I flushed up to my eyes, which at the same time filled with tears, and
said to him : " My lord, if I tell youi most illustrious excellency the truth ..."
2. The Writings of Thomas Jefferson. by Thomas Jefferson, Andrew Adgate Lipscomb, Albert Ellery Bergh (1905)
"TO HIS excellency GOVERNOR NASH. RICHMOND, March 24, 1781. SIR,—The situation of
affairs in our eastern and southern quarters rendering peace on our western ..."
3. Collections by Minisink Valley Historical Society, Connecticut Historical Society (1882)
"I called at the Governours to Acquaint his excellency of it ; but was not at home.
... I went to his excellency and presented him with a Ring w* 3. p. and 3 ..."
4. The count of Monte-Cristo by Alexandre Dumas (1846)
"What would your excellency like ?" and Peppino placed his pan on the ground so
that the ... As your excellency pleases ! You mentioned a fowl, I think ? ..."
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