haaf

[ hahf ]

noun

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

haaf

/ hɑːf /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of haaf¹

1785–95; < Scandinavian; compare Old Norse haf sea; cognate with Old English hæf; akin to heave

Word History and Origins

Origin of haaf¹

Old English hæf sea; related to Old Norse haf; see heave

Example Sentences

The haaf net fishermen of the Solway Firth are maintaining a tradition which dates back more than 1,000 years - but now want help to keep their heritage alive amid fears the practice could die out within a generation.

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Haaf netting has been practised on both sides of the Solway Firth for hundreds of years.

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The number of haaf netters has dwindled since the 1970s, when there were more than 100 living in towns like Annan and Gretna.

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

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John Warwick, who has been using the method since the 1970s, is part of the small community of haaf netters.

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