A measure of whiskey.
Hauf
HAWF
hɔːf
Noun
Example Sentences
"I'll have a hauf."
"A hauf an' a hauf, please."
Etymology & History
Scots pronunciation of "half," specifically a half measure of whisky. In Scottish pubs, traditionally served alongside a pint of beer (a "hauf an' a hauf").
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
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