Haught
/hɔːt/noun
Arrogantly superior and disdainful.
Did you know?The word ‘haught’ is etymologically linked to the idea of high status, often warning against the dangers of excessive pride in medieval culture.
Etymological Timeline
Middle English
English
haught
“Arrogant, proud, or lofty.”
Old French
French
haut
“High, elevated, or lofty.”
Latin
Latin
altus
“High, deep, or tall.”
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*al-
“To grow, nourish, or elevate.”