highness

noun
/ˈhaɪnəs/

Etymology

Calque of Italian altezza, from Late Latin altitia, from altus + -itia, equivalent to high + -ness. See highness for formation of the English term.

  1. inherited from hyghnesse

Definitions

  1. The state of being high.

  2. A title of respect when referring to a prince or princess.

  3. The style of a prince, princess or someone of equivalent rank.

  4. + 1 more definition
    1. The style of an emperor or king.

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