n. 1 the state of being high (highness of taxation) (cf. HEIGHT). 2 (Highness) a title used in addressing and referring to a prince or princess (Her Highness; Your Royal Highness).
[ OE heanes (as HIGH) ]
n. 1 the state of being high (highness of taxation) (cf. HEIGHT). 2 (Highness) a title used in addressing and referring to a prince or princess (Her Highness; Your Royal Highness).
[ OE heanes (as HIGH) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012