Highness
nouncommon in dialogue
- //ˈhaɪ.nəs//
The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.
noun
- 1
The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.
- 2
obsoleteThe style of an emperor or king.
Etymology
Calque of Italian altezza, from Late Latin altitia, from altus + -itia, equivalent to high + -ness. See highness for formation of the English term.
Forms
- plural
- Highnesses
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Highness · The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.
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