Haut

//ˈhɔːt// adj, name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of hauth (“unit of measure”). alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Haughty. obsolete

    "nations proud and haut"

  2. 2
    Having high standards or quality. obsolete

    "My ſcole is more ſolem and ſomwhat more haute"

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from German.

Synonyms

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arrogantbombasticbuggishcockyhanktyhaughty

Example

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"My ſcole is more ſolem and ſomwhat more haute"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English haut, hawt, haute, from Old French haut, halt.

Etymology 2

Borrowed from German Haut.

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