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单词 altesse
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Definition of altesse in English:

altesse

noun alˈtɛs
  • Chiefly in French or continental European contexts: a person of high rank, a nobleman or noblewoman. Frequently as a title, usually with possessive and capital initial: ‘Highness’. Sometimes ironic or humorous. Compare altezza. Now historical.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From Middle French altesse, title or form of address for a high-ranking person, probably from Italian altezza or perhaps from Spanish alteza, with remodelling of the suffix after French -esse.

 
 

Definition of altesse in US English:

altesse

nounalˈtɛs
  • Chiefly in French or continental European contexts: a person of high rank, a nobleman or noblewoman. Frequently as a title, usually with possessive and capital initial: ‘Highness’. Sometimes ironic or humorous. Compare altezza. Now historical.

Origin

Mid 16th century. From Middle French altesse, title or form of address for a high-ranking person, probably from Italian altezza or perhaps from Spanish alteza, with remodelling of the suffix after French -esse.

 
 
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