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
The community is also seeking official recognition that haaf netting is a cultural and historic activity.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2020
John Warwick, who has been using the method since the 1970s, is part of the small community of haaf netters.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2020
The number of haaf netters has dwindled since the 1970s, when there were more than 100 living in towns like Annan and Gretna.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2020
This fishery is also generically known as the ling fishing, because, though, considerable quantities of tusk and cod are also caught at the haaf, ling is by far the most important part of its produce.
From Second Shetland Truck System Report by Guthrie, William
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