A deep-sea fishing ground, particularly in Scottish waters, or the fishing method used in such areas.
From Scandinavian origins, possibly Old Norse 'haffr' relating to the sea, reflecting Scotland's maritime heritage and Viking influence along its coasts.
Scottish fishing terminology is packed with Norse words because the Vikings were essentially Scotland's neighbors for centuries—'haff' is a linguistic fossil of that close contact.
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