Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of high-and-mighty was in 1633

Dictionary Entries Near high-and-mighty

Cite this Entry

“High-and-mighty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/high-and-mighty. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.

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