c. 1500, "arrogant;" 1550s, "morally lofty, resulting from high principles," from high (adj.) + -minded. Related: High-mindedness.
highland
Highlander
highlight
highlighter
highly
high-minded
highness
high-pitched
high-powered
high-pressure
high-rise
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