haffet

[ haf-it ]

noun

, Scot.

1. the part of the face above the upper jaw; the cheekbone and temple.

Word History and Origins

Origin of haffet¹

1505–15; earlier halfet, halfhed, Old English healfhēafod sinciput, equivalent to healf side, part, half + hēafod head

Example Sentences

Hack, a rack for horses or cattle. haffet, side-lock.

From Project Gutenberg

Swith, in some beggar’s haffet squattle; There ye may creep, and sprawl, and sprattle Wi’ ither kindred, jumping cattle, In shoals and nations; Whare horn nor bane ne’er daur unsettle Your thick plantations.

From Project Gutenberg

Her een sae bright, her brow sae white, Her haffet locks as brown’s a berry; And ay, they dimpl’t wi’ a smile, The rosy checks o’ bonnie Mary.

From Project Gutenberg

Swith! in some beggar's haffet squattle; Quick, temples settle There ye may creep, and sprawl, and sprattle Wi' ither kindred, jumping cattle, In shoals and nations; Whare horn nor bane ne'er dare unsettle i.e. comb Your thick plantations.

From Project Gutenberg

Swith! in some beggar's haffet squattle; There ye may creep, and sprawl, and sprattle, Wi' ither kindred, jumping cattle, In shoals and nations; Whaur horn nor bane ne'er daur unsettle Your thick plantations.

From Project Gutenberg