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- English Word Hierologist Definition One versed in, or whostudies, hierology.
- English Word Hierology Definition A treatise on sacred things; especially, the science which treats of the ancient writings and inscriptions of the Egyptians, or a treatise on that science.
- English Word Hieromancy Definition Divination by observing the objects offered in sacrifice.
- English Word Hieromnemon Definition The sacred secretary or recorder sent by each state belonging to the Amphictyonic Council, along with the deputy or minister.
- English Word Hieromnemon Definition A magistrate who had charge of religious matters, as at Byzantium.
- English Word Hieron Definition A consecrated place; esp., a temple.
- English Word Hieronymite Definition See Jeronymite.
- English Word Hierophant Definition The presiding priest who initiated candidates at the Eleusinian mysteries; hence, one who teaches the mysteries and duties of religion.
- English Word Hierophantic Definition Of or relating to hierophants or their teachings.
- English Word Hieroscopy Definition Divination by inspection of entrails of victims offered in sacrifice.
- English Word Hierotheca Definition A receptacle for sacred objects.
- English Word Hierourgy Definition A sacred or holy work or worship.
- English Word Hifalutin Definition See Highfaluting.
- English Word Hig-taper Definition A plant of the genus Verbascum (V. Thapsus); the common mullein. [Also high-taper and hag-taper.]
- English Word Higgle Definition To hawk or peddle provisions.
- English Word Higgle Definition To chaffer; to stickle for small advantages in buying and selling; to haggle.
- English Word Higgled Definition of Higgle
- English Word Higgledy-piggledy Definition In confusion; topsy-turvy.
- English Word Higgler Definition One who higgles.
- English Word Higgling Definition of Higgle