altesse
/alˈtɛs/noun
Chiefly in French or continental European contexts: a person of high rank, a nobleman or noblewoman. Frequently as a title, usually with possessive and capital initial: ‘Highness’. Sometimes ironic or humorous. Compare altezza. Now historical.
Origin
Mid 16th century. From Middle French altesse, title or form of address for a high-ranking person, probably from Italian altezza or perhaps from Spanish alteza, with remodelling of the suffix after French -esse.
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