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' Sy of the mind, it denotes that in a more eminent degree. 

 In this sense it is opposed to meannefs^ ahjectnefs^ and hu- 

 mi/ily. 



5. As this is an indefinite term, tending to denote any- 

 thing that is elevated above us, it may be combined with 

 almost every noun which admits of this elevation. And 

 as objects high above us are always out of our reach, in 

 a figurative sense, it is used to denote any tiling that seems 

 to be above the ordinary condition of mankind j or those 

 qualities or endowments of the mind which are not easily 

 acquired : as dignity or elevation of sentiment, dignity of 

 rani, acvtencfs of reasoning on difficult subjects, pride, 

 haugktinefs, or any other quality which seems to be beyond 

 the ordinary level of mankind ■■, dcarnefs of price, &c. 



6. In the same manner we apply this term to time, 

 which having a metaphorical resemblance to a viver flow- 

 ing on with an unceasing current, through all succefsive 

 ages, any thing of remote antiquity is denoted by the term 

 high. 



"J. Likewise those degrees of latitude far removed 

 from the line, where the pole becomes more elevated. 



8. And to some particular crimes as being attended by 

 peculiar degrees of guilt, as high treason. 



Tall, adj. Something elevated to a considerable degree 

 in a perpendicular direction ; opposed to lou>. 



1. This term is chielly used to exprefs the height 

 of man and other animals ; and is employed to denote the 

 height of the body only, without having any reference to 

 the mind. When applied to man, no other word can be 

 substituted in its stead : when applied to other animals, 

 high is soinctimcs considered 9s nearly synonymous. Sec 

 High. 



