Defn: A ruffian; one who hounds, or spies upon, another; app. esp. to the members of certain alleged societies among the Chinese. [U. S.]

HIGH-BLOWN
High"-blown`, a.

Defn: Inflated, as with conceit.

HIGHBORN
High"born`, a.

Defn: Of noble birth. Shak.

HIGHBOY
High"boy`, n.

1. One who lives high; also, in politics, a highflyer.

2. A kind of set of drawers. [U. S.] "Mahogany highboys glittering with brass handles." K. L. Bates.

HIGH-BRED
High"-bred`, a.

Defn: Bred in high life; of pure blood. Byron.