highday

English

Alternative forms

  • high-day

Etymology

From Middle English heh dæi, from Old English hēah dæġ, equivalent to high +‎ day. Compare Dutch hoog dag, German hoher Tag.

Noun

highday (plural highdays)

  1. A feast-day, holiday, or festival; a time of pleasure.
  2. A time or period of full activity or strength; heyday.
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