A race in the Elder Scrolls video game series.
In the Imperial tongue, the haughty, tall, golden-skinned people of Summerset Isle are called "High Elves," but call themselves Altmer, or the "Cultured People." In the Empire, "High" is often understood to mean "proud" or "snobbish," and as the Altmer generally personify these characteristics, the "lesser races" harbor little warmth for them. Altmer confidently consider themselves, with some justice, as the most civilized culture of Tamriel; the common tongue of the Empire, Tamrielic, is based on Altmer speech and writing, and most of the Empire's arts, crafts, and sciences are derived from Altmer traditions. However, the Altmer's smug self-assurance of superiority can be hard to bear. Deft, intelligent, and strong-willed, Altmer are the most strongly gifted in the arcane arts of all the races, and Altmer boast that their sublime physical natures make them far more resistant to disease than the "lesser races." However, they are also somewhat vulnerable to fire, frost, and shock.
In the Imperial tongue, the haughty, tall, golden-skinned people of Summerset Isle are called "High Elves," but call themselves Altmer, or the "Cultured People." In the Empire, "High" is often understood to mean "proud" or "snobbish," and as the Altmer generally personify these characteristics, the "lesser races" harbor little warmth for them. Altmer confidently consider themselves, with some justice, as the most civilized culture of Tamriel; the common tongue of the Empire, Tamrielic, is based on Altmer speech and writing, and most of the Empire's arts, crafts, and sciences are derived from Altmer traditions. However, the Altmer's smug self-assurance of superiority can be hard to bear. Deft, intelligent, and strong-willed, Altmer are the most strongly gifted in the arcane arts of all the races, and Altmer boast that their sublime physical natures make them far more resistant to disease than the "lesser races." However, they are also somewhat vulnerable to fire, frost, and shock.
by Elder Scrolls January 25, 2008
pants that are unintentionally short in the hem. you can wear them in a flood and they won't get wet.
aka floods
aka floods
by vexo ergo sum June 06, 2003
the god damn best film ever made in 2001 featuring redman and method man. basically about 2 homies blazin it up in harvard law school. makin a scene & makin some awesome quotes.
"Go easy on him man, were probably the only black heads he's seen since he looked in the mirror"
dude: hey lets watch how high n get blitzed!
other dude: sound!
dude: hey lets watch how high n get blitzed!
other dude: sound!
by Bryony Brahh October 08, 2007
example 1:cameron dropped out of high school because she's pregnant with sam's baby.
example 2:i'm usually high when i go to high school.
example 2:i'm usually high when i go to high school.
by eliza March 07, 2004
Is like the Catholic Purgatory, in that people holier-than-thou beat you over the head (with textbooks rather than maces) and after suffering through this for a set period of time, you eventually are permitted to pass through the Pearly Gates when the Principal hands you the diploma. Of course, there is also the possibility of going to Hell by dropping out. But, no worries-- all high school affects is the fate of your immortal soul.
Parent-- "What did your English teacher assign for homework?"
Teenager-- "Dante. Pure torture."
Parent-- "Well, it might SEEM like Hell now, but don't worry-- it'll make you a better person. You can even use that when you send in college applications."
And then you wonder if you'll make it to college, or if your obituary will read 'cause of death: high school.'
Teenager-- "Dante. Pure torture."
Parent-- "Well, it might SEEM like Hell now, but don't worry-- it'll make you a better person. You can even use that when you send in college applications."
And then you wonder if you'll make it to college, or if your obituary will read 'cause of death: high school.'
by ChocolateMilkBuildsStrongBones June 26, 2009
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