(slang, obsolete) A loaded die that yields high numbers.
(slang, obsolete) A loaded die that yields high numbers.
So the highman sent to the King, asking him to purchase the wool for his troops at a bargain price. "But the highman did not know that rain in the west hills had caused a blight of wool rot on the sheep there. "
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(archaic, UK, slang) A false die; a die intentionally loaded, or unevenly weighted, so that it always rolls a specific number.
(slang) A person who acts in a superior manner.
(US, slang, dated) A lawbreaker or criminal.
(gambling) A gambler who wagers large amounts of money, usually in a casino.
A man of rank, especially a high rank; a superior.
Highman means: A man of rank, especially a high rank; a superior.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
highman means: A man of rank, especially a high rank; a superior.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
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