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.

Related terms

• heyday
• hightide