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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

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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

However, a spokesperson would not confirm whether this would consider any exceptions for haaf netters.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2020

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

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

In winter and spring these storms are so frequent and so sudden, that it is impossible for open boats to pursue the haaf fishing successfully.

From Second Shetland Truck System Report by William Guthrie

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