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haze1 definition

haze (hāz)

noun

  1. a dispersion of fine sand, smoke, dust, etc. in the air that reduces visibility
  2. a slight confusion or vagueness of mind

Etymology: prob. back-form. < hazy

intransitive verb, transitive verb hazed, hazing haz′·ing

to make or become hazy: often with over
haze2 definition

haze (hāz)

transitive verb hazed, hazing haz′·ing

  1. Naut. to punish or harass by forcing to do hard, unnecessary work
  2. ☆ to initiate or discipline (fellow students) by forcing to do ridiculous, humiliating, or painful things
  3. ☆ West to drive (horses or cattle) while on horseback

Etymology: < ? OFr haser, to irritate, annoy

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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