Obs. rare–1. [f. L. antecellentem: see prec. and -NCY.] The quality of excelling, superiority.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 379–80. [Turpentine] from … Chios … is most celebrated, for its antecellency in odour and gust.
Obs. rare–1. [f. L. antecellentem: see prec. and -NCY.] The quality of excelling, superiority.
1657. Tomlinson, Renou’s Disp., 379–80. [Turpentine] from … Chios … is most celebrated, for its antecellency in odour and gust.
