I. ˈhaft noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hæft; akin to Old English hebban to lift — more at heave
Date: before 12th century
: the handle of a weapon or tool
II. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
: to set in or furnish with a haft
I. ˈhaft noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English hæft; akin to Old English hebban to lift — more at heave
Date: before 12th century
: the handle of a weapon or tool
II. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
: to set in or furnish with a haft
Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary. Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster. 2003