hoogheid

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch hoocheit. Equivalent to hoog +‎ -heid.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɦoːx.ɦɛi̯t/
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  • Hyphenation: hoog‧heid

Noun

hoogheid f (plural hoogheden)

  1. majesty, highness (title of respect for a monarch)
    Uwe Hoogheid, het volk wacht op uw toespraak. ― Your Highness, the people await your speech.
    Alle hoogheden waren aanwezig bij de ceremonie. ― All the highnesses were present at the ceremony.
  2. (obsolete) height, altitude

Descendants

  • Jersey Dutch: hôxhāit
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