haaf
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of haaf
1785–95; < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse haf sea; cognate with Old English hæf; akin to heave
Example Sentences
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The lives and history of the haaf netters has been documented by the Solway Firth Partnership.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2020
John Warwick said they hoped this would create more interest in haaf netting and attract some younger blood which could help secure its future.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2020
But he is worried the practice could soon die out unless the haaf netters are given some legal protection and some form of exemption to a ban on keeping the salmon that they catch.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2020
There are currently about 30 haaf netters still using this traditional method.
From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2020
Well, Mester, she lay theer on th' grass pray in' an crying wild but gentle, fur nigh haaf an hour, an' then it seemed 'at she got quoite loike, an' she got up.
From "Surly Tim" A Lancashire Story by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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