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preëminence
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preëminence, n. [F. prééminence, L. praeeminentia. See Preëminent.].
The quality or state of being preëminent; superiority in prominence or in excellence; distinction above others in quality, rank, etc.; rarely, in a bad sense, superiority or notoriety in evil; as, preëminence in honor. [1913 Webster]
"The preëminence of Christianity to any other religious scheme." [1913 Webster]
"Painful preëminence! yourself to view
Above life's weakness, and its comforts too." [1913 Webster]
Above life's weakness, and its comforts too." [1913 Webster]
"Beneath the forehead's walled preëminence." [1913 Webster]
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