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Highness

high·ness

UK/ˈhaɪ.nəs/ US/ˈhaɪnʌs/ common

noun

1.

(Your Highness or His Highness of Her Highness) title used to address a royal person

2.

the condition of being high or lofty

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Origin

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

Phrases

  • Her Serene Highness
  • His Serene Highness

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