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Webster 1913 Edition
Highness
High′ness
,Noun.
[AS.
heáhnes
.] 1.
The state of being high; elevation; loftiness.
2.
A title of honor given to kings, princes, or other persons of rank;
as, His Royal
. Highness
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Webster 1828 Edition
Highness
HIGHNESS
,Noun.
1.
Dignity; elevation in rank, character or power.2.
Excellence; value.3.
Violence; as the highness of wind.4.
Great amount; as the highness of price.5.
Acuteness; as the highness of a note or voice.6.
Intenseness, as of heat.7.
A title of honor given to princes or other men of rank.Definition 2024
Highness
Highness
See also: highness
English
Noun
Highness (plural Highnesses)
- The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.
- (obsolete) The style of an emperor or king.
Usage notes
- (both senses): The style is typically used with a possessive pronoun: Your Highness, Their Highnesses, et al.
Synonyms
- (obsolete: style of emperor or king): Majesty (current)
Derived terms
- HRH
- Royal Highness
Translations
form of address