Definition of High. Meaning of High. Synonyms of High
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Definition of High
High High High, v. i. [See Hie.]
To hie. [Obs.]
Men must high them apace, and make haste. --Holland.
High High High, v. i.
To rise; as, the sun higheth. [Obs.]
High High High, adv.
In a high manner; in a high place; to a great altitude; to a
great degree; largely; in a superior manner; eminently;
powerfully. ``And reasoned high.`` --Milton. ``I can not
reach so high.' --Shak.
Note: High is extensively used in the formation of compound
words, most of which are of very obvious signification;
as, high-aimed, high-arched, high-aspiring,
high-bearing, high-boasting, high-browed, high-crested,
high-crowned, high-designing, high-engendered,
high-feeding, high-flaming, high-flavored, high-gazing,
high-heaped, high-heeled, high-priced, high-reared,
high-resolved, high-rigged, high-seated,
high-shouldered, high-soaring, high-towering,
high-voiced, and the like.
High and low, everywhere; in all supposable places; as, I
hunted high and low. [Colloq.]
High High High, n.
1. An elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky;
heaven.
2. People of rank or high station; as, high and low.
3. (Card Playing) The highest card dealt or drawn.
High, low, jack, and the game, a game at cards; -- also
called all fours, old sledge, and seven up.
In high and low, utterly; completely; in every respect.
[Obs.] --Chaucer.
On high, aloft; above.
The dayspring from on high hath visited us. --Luke
i. 78.
The Most High, the Supreme Being; God.
