Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Excel (-ling)
excel (-ling), v. [Fr. < L. 'to rise above others, be eminent'.]
- Outdo; overcome; supercede; overthrow; surmount; prevent; forestall; preclude; win against.
- Surpass; transcend; be superior to.
- Outshine; exceed in brightness.
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