HIGH. adj. Exalted in a perpendicular direction at a distance from the surface of the earth. Opposed to low.
6. In the same manner we apply this term to time; which having a metaphorical resemblance to a river flowing on with an unceasing current through all successive ages, any thing of remote antiquity is denoted by the term high.
7. Likewise those degrees of latitudes far removed from the line, where the pole becomes more elevated.
8. And to some particular crimes, as being attended with peculiar degrees of guilt; as, high treason.