Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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HAIZE, v. = Haizer (Wgt. 1932 per Ayr.9). Also haze (Sc. 1887 Jam.).
[Of Scand. orig. Cf. Norw. dial hæsja, to dry out hay or corn on a wooden frame (O. Norw. hes). The word is found also in Eng. dial.]
