hoogheid

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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