Synonyms:
upland, highland(a)
Meaning: used of high or hilly country
noun
meaning of the word
Synonyms:
highland, upland
Meaning: elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
Usage examples
(5) Highland Daydreams.
Entered Highland Military Academy, New York. 1882.
"You don't remember Elizabeth as I do," said Mr. Salvin, "dancing Highland reels at Banchorie.
The form in use was what we now call the Highland or Scotch pipes--slung from the shoulder: the bag inflated by the mouth.
"You, sir, doubtless, are well mounted, and I for the present travel on foot, or on a Highland shelty, that does not help me much faster forward."
and can speak of Longfellow as a 'mighty Titan.' Reckless panegyrics of this kind show a kindly nature and a good heart, and Mr. Mackenzie's Highland Daydreams could not possibly offend any one.
He had engaged in some large speculations concerning oak-woods, the property of Highland proprietors, and alleged, that he found them much more ready to make bargains, and extort earnest of the purchase-money, than punctual in complying on their side with the terms of the engagements.