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haaf

Pronunciation: /hɑːf, haf/
Definition of haaf

noun

(the haaf)
  • (in Orkney and Shetland) the area of sea used for deep-sea fishing.

Origin:

late 18th century: from Old Norse haf 'high sea, ocean'; related to Danish hav and Swedish haf

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