Definition of haft
: the handle of a weapon or tool
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Examples of haft in a Sentence
the blade of the adze is still good, but the haft is broken and will have to be replaced
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The event will include a Persian tea ceremony, dance and musical performances and a haft sin display.
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Kids were dressed as items included in haft seen, the centerpiece of the 13 day celebration — a symbol equally important as the Christmas tree.
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During Nowruz (pronounced NO-rooz), everyone gathers around a haft sin, a table spread with seven items, including sprouts, which symbolize rebirth, and apples, which represent health and beauty.
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Origin and Etymology of haft
Middle English, from Old English hæft; akin to Old English hebban to lift — more at heave
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First Known Use: before 12th century
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First Known Use of haft
15th century
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