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hiding2 a thrashing, flogging, or severe beating.
hie to go speedily; hurry. [2 definitions]
hierarch one who holds a position of authority in a hierarchy, esp. an ecclesiastical one; high priest.
hierarchical of, pertaining to, or organized as a hierarchy. [2 definitions]
hierarchy a body of persons or entities graded according to rank or level of authority. [4 definitions]
hieratic of, pertaining to, or used by priests; priestly or sacerdotal. [2 definitions]
hieroglyph a hieroglyphic.
hieroglyphic of or concerning a type of writing, esp. one used by the ancient Egyptians, that uses pictorial symbols to represent words or sounds. [6 definitions]
hi-fi see "high-fidelity." [3 definitions]
higgle to haggle.
higgledy-piggledy in total confusion or disorder. [2 definitions]
high of great vertical extent; elevated; tall. [14 definitions]
high and dry deserted or stranded; without help.
highball an alcoholic drink containing liquor and a mixer such as water, soda, or the like. [4 definitions]
high beam the brighter, farther-reaching setting for the headlights of a vehicle.
highborn born into the aristocracy.
highboy a tall chest of drawers in two sections and standing on legs.
highbred bred from or having the characteristics of superior stock.
highbrow one who has or pretends to have highly sophisticated intellectual and cultural interests and tastes (often used disparagingly). [2 definitions]
high-bush cranberry a North American shrub that bears white flowers and tart scarlet berries.
High Church of or pertaining to a conservative party in the Anglican Church that advocates retaining many features of Catholic worship. (Cf. Broad Church, Low Church.)