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highness

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪnəs/

The English word “highness” has 2 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. The state of being high.
  2. A title of respect when referring to a prince or princess.

Etymology

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

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