Haffets

/ˈhæfəts/ noun

Definition

Plural of haffet; the sides of the face, cheeks, or temple areas on both sides of the head.

Etymology

Plural form of haffet, from Scottish dialect origins referring to facial anatomy, possibly from medieval Scandinavian or Germanic roots.

Kelly Says

The fact that 'haffets' is a regular plural shows how some old Scottish words still follow standard English pluralization rules—language is always mixing old and new patterns.

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