TALL

adjective Etymology: Middle English tal, probably from Old English getæl quick, ready; akin to Old High German gizal quick Date: 15th century brave , courageous , 2. high in stature, of a specified height , 3. of considerable height , long from bottom to top , of a higher growing variety or species of plant, 4. large or formidable in amount, extent, or degree , pompous , high-flown , highly exaggerated ; incredible , improbable , see: high ~ adverb ~ish adjective ~ness noun