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单词 high and mightiness
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Definition of high and mightiness in English:

high and mightiness

noun ˌhʌɪ ən(d) ˈmʌɪtɪnɪsˌhʌɪ (ə)n(d) ˈmʌɪtɪnɪs
  • 1With possessive adjective. A title of respect or respectful form of address given to a person of high rank or status; specifically a title given to a member of the States General of the Netherlands (now historical). Also as a mock title, especially given to a person considered to affect an air of superiority.

  • 2The quality of being high and mighty; high rank or status; (now usually) arrogance, superciliousness.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Pragmaticus. From high + and + mightiness, after high and mighty.

Definition of high and mightiness in US English:

high and mightiness

noun
  • 1With possessive adjective. A title of respect or respectful form of address given to a person of high rank or status; specifically a title given to a member of the States General of the Netherlands (now historical). Also as a mock title, especially given to a person considered to affect an air of superiority.

  • 2The quality of being high and mighty; high rank or status; (now usually) arrogance, superciliousness.

Origin

Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Mercurius Pragmaticus. From high + and + mightiness, after high and mighty.

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