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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Hichnes, n. Also: highnes. [Var. of Heichnes.] Highness. (As a complimentary title.) — 1569 Reg. Morton I. 49.
To hinder the herttis of … ȝour Majesties cousingis true subiectis towardis ȝour hichnes 1570 Leslie 296.
[They] convoyit hir hichnes verrey honorably throch … Paris
b. Altitude, height. = Heichnes n. 2 a. c1590 Fowler II. 108/17.
A prence ... suld ... knaw the highnes of the hills
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