/ek"seuh leuhn see/ , n. , pl. excellencies .
1. ( usually cap. ) Also, Excellence . a title of honor given to certain high officials, as governors, ambassadors, and Roman Catholic bishops and archbishops (prec. by his, your, etc.).
2. ( usually cap. ) a person so entitled.
3. ( usually cap. ) the title of the Governor General of Canada while in office.
4. Usually, excellencies . excellent qualities or features.
[ 1275-1325; ME excellencie excellentia. See EXCELLENT, -ENCY ]