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   Precipice , n. [F. précipice, L. praecipitium, fr. praeceps, -cipitis, headlong; prae before + caput, capitis, the head. See Pre-, and Chief.]
   A sudden or headlong fall. [Obs.]
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   A headlong steep; a very steep, perpendicular, or overhanging place; an abrupt declivity; a cliff.
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   Where wealth like fruit on precipices grew.
   Dryden.
   
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