Middle English Dictionary Entry

highten v.(1)
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Entry Info

Forms highten v.(1) Also hiȝten, hihten.
Etymology OE hyhtan

Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)

1.
To hope for (sth.); refl. rejoice; ~ ayen, rejoice in anticipation of (sth.), look forward to.
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Supplemental Materials (draft)

  • a1225 Wint.Ben.Rule (Cld D.3)75/21 : Ealre neadþinȝa heo sceal hihtan & willian fram hyra mynstres moder.
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