His excellency is over Israel. Ps. lxviii. 34. [ 1913 Webster ]
Extinguish in men the sense of their own excellency. Hooker. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A title of honor given to certain high dignitaries, esp. to viceroys, ministers, and ambassadors, to English colonial governors, etc. It was formerly sometimes given to kings and princes. [ 1913 Webster ]