Heigh, vesti
Heigh, vesti LINGUISTICS, SOCIOLOGY — A greeting expression. “Heigh, vesti” is a variant of the expression → “Heigh, kin,” only it is used in times when honor or respect are the only connectors between the parties. It is sometimes a (forced) means of expressing respect from a subordinate to a superior, but it is equally appropriate for use between peers of higher status. A more formal expression than “Heigh, kin,” there is no typical response to “Heigh, vesti” other than to repeat the phrase itself.