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haaf

American

[hahf] / hɑf /

noun

deep-sea fishing grounds off the Shetland and Orkney Islands.

haaf British

/ hɑːf /

noun

a deep-sea fishing ground off the Shetland and Orkney Islands

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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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When a group of haaf netters first arrives at the shore they "cast the mells", an intricate game which decides where each of them will be positioned.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2020

There are currently about 30 haaf netters still using this traditional method.

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

The lives and history of the haaf netters has been documented by the Solway Firth Partnership.

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2020

Is it usual for men to be engaged for the haaf fishing so early as November?-Yes;

From Second Shetland Truck System Report by Guthrie, William

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