haffet

noun

haf·​fet ˈha-fət How to pronounce haffet (audio)
Scotland

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) halfheid, from Middle English half half + hed head

First Known Use

1513, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of haffet was in 1513

Dictionary Entries Near haffet

Cite this Entry

“Haffet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/haffet. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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