Haffits

/ˈhæfɪts/ noun

Definition

Plural of haffit; the sides of the face or cheeks on both sides of the head in Scottish English.

Etymology

Plural form of haffit, from Scottish dialect variants of the facial anatomy term with unclear medieval origins.

Kelly Says

Scottish dialect preserved multiple spellings of the same word—haffet, haffit, haffits, haffets—which actually helps us understand how pronunciation and spelling were evolving in medieval Scotland.

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