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/hahf/, n.deep-sea fishing grounds off the Shetland and Orkney Islands.[1785-95; < Scand; cf. ON haf sea; c. OE haef; akin to HEAVE]
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haaf net — a Scottish salmon net in the form of a large bag on a frame (5 m by 1 m). It is held by hand in tidal areas until a salmon is felt entering and then lifted to catch the fish. Haaf is from the Norwegian for open sea … Dictionary of ichthyology
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haaf — noun /hɑf/ In the Shetland Islands, the act of deep sea fishing for fish such as cod, ling, and tusk. Syn: fishing … Wiktionary
