High German

högtysk, högtyska, standardtyska

1. From or pertaining to the southern region of Germany; speaking High German. [from 17th c.]

2. Written or spoken in High German; pertaining to High German. [from 17th c.]

3. Any of a group of West Germanic languages or dialects spoken in the southern highlands of Germany.

4. The standard variety of High German as spoken and written throughout the German language area.