highness

== English == === Alternative forms === highnesse (archaic) 'ighness (pronunciation spelling) === Etymology === From Middle English hyghnesse; equivalent to high +‎ -ness. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈhaɪnəs/ Rhymes: -aɪnəs === Noun === highness (usually uncountable, plural highnesses) The state of being high. A title of respect when referring to a prince or princess. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====