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hier

Origin

hier-

variant of hiero- before a vowel: hierarchy.
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hi

2[hahy]
adjective
an informal, simplified spelling of high: hi fidelity.
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Word Origin & History

hi
greeting, 1862, Amer.Eng. (first recorded reference is to speech of a Kansas Indian), originally to attract attention, probably a variant of M.E. hy, hey (late 15c.) also an exclamation to call attention. Extended form hiya attested from 1940.
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