haughty
The origin and history of haughty.
Etymology
From Old French haut, meaning "high," the same root that gives English "altitude" — the spelling shifted over time to look more like "naughty."
The origin and history of haughty.
From Old French haut, meaning "high," the same root that gives English "altitude" — the spelling shifted over time to look more like "naughty."
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