IN ALT, adv. phr. (old colloquial).—In the clouds; high-flying; dignified. [Altissimo = a musical term]. Cf. ALTITUDE.
1748. RICHARDSON, Clarissa, V. 145. The fair fugitive was all IN ALT.
1784. European Magazine, v. 425. I know you to be IN ALT as to your religion.
1796. BURNEY, Camilla, II. v. Come … be a little less IN ALT … and answer a man when he speaks to you.
1762. COLMAN, The Musical Lady, i. Moderato … madam! Your ladyship’s absolutely IN ALT … You have raised your voice … since you came into the room.
