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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Quotation dates: 1604-1605
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Haif, n. [ME. have (c 1200); f. Hafe,v.] Having, possession. —a1605 Montg. Misc. P. xlii. 11.
For haif, ȝe heir, is haldin half a fill