Haughty.

The Haut are the ruling and highest class aristocracy of the Cetagandan Empire in Lois Mc Master Bujold's sci-fi series, the Vorkosigan Saga.

Meaning "high", this word is frequently seen on French wine labels, as in Haut-Poitou or Haut-Médoc, and refers not to a qualitative difference, but to a relative geographic location, either further north or above in altitude. French Wine Glossary- Dallas Bartenders; Beverage Catering

A French word meaning "high." It applies to quality as well as altitude.

Medieval category of loud instruments, used mainly for outdoor occasions, as distinct from bas, or soft, instruments.

(oh) literally, high; not necessarily an indication of higher quality