Haar

Haar

HAR hɑːr
Noun

Fog.

Example Sentences

"There's a thick haar coming in."
"The haar's rolling off the sea."

Etymology & History

Scots word for cold sea fog, particularly on the East coast. From Dutch/German "haar." Describes the specific cold, wet fog that rolls in from the North Sea.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1600s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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