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toplofty, a. humorous colloq.|ˌtɒpˈlɒftɪ, -ɔː-|
[app. f. top n.1 + lofty a., or f. top loft: see prec.; said in Farmer Slang to be of American origin.]
Lofty in manner or character; elevated; haughty, ‘high and mighty’. Hence topˈloftiness.
1859F. Francis Newton Dogvane (1888) 218 Everything was very toplofty in the landlord and waiters' parts. 1889Pall Mall G. 13 July 6/1 Lord F― is dignity itself... There is a ‘toploftiness’ about him which is meant to be very impressive. 1896Chicago Advance 25 June 941/2 The council sermon... A little top-lofty perhaps for children. 1898Contemp. Rev. Jan. 17 They were snubbed with rather toplofty denials. |