highness

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//ˈhaɪnəs//

The state of being high.

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The state of being high.
'It is as high as heaven, what canst thou do?' It is as the highnesses of heaven: take all the heights and elevations, all the spheres and altitudes of heaven, and try if thou canst reach them with thy short arm; yea, climb up the highest storeys, the loftiest pinnacles, […]
2
A title of respect when referring to a prince or princess.

Étymologie

From Middle English hyghnesse; equivalent to high + -ness.

Formes

pluriel: highnesses

highlight · An area or a spot in a drawing, painting, or photograph that…highlights · Summary of an event, such as a sporting event, focussing on…highly · In a high or esteemed manner.

highness · The state of being high.

Highness · The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.highway · A main public road, especially a multi-lane, high-speed…Highway · A number of places in England: A western suburb of…

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