imp.
v. i. [ Cf. G. haften to cling, stick to, Prov. G., to stop, stammer. ] To stammer; to speak unintelligibly; to prevaricate. [ Prov. Eng. ] Halliwell. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A metallic element of atomic number 72 present together with zirconium to the extent of 1% to 5% in zirconium minerals. It is a poisonous, ductile metal with a brilliant silver luster, has an atomic weight of 178.49, and has a high melting point (2227° C). It is used in nuclear reactors, and incandescent lamps as a scavenger of oxygen and nitrogen. See also norium. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ AS. hæft; akin to D. & G. heft, Icel. hepti, and to E. heave, or have. Cf. Heft. ]
This brandish'd dagger
I'll bury to the haft in her fair breast. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t. To set in, or furnish with, a haft;
n. [ Cf. G. haften to cling or stick to, and E. haffle. ] A caviler; a wrangler. [ Obs. ] Baret. [ 1913 Webster ]