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haver

verb
ha·​ver | \ ˈhā-vər How to pronounce haver (audio) \
havered; havering; havers

Definition of haver

intransitive verb

chiefly British
: to hem and haw

Examples of haver in a Sentence

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 But while some nations haver in their commitment to fighting climate change, Seychelles is ramping up its efforts. — Olivia Yasukawa And Thomas Page, CNN, "'When corals die off, we die off'," 10 July 2017

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First Known Use of haver

1866, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for haver

origin unknown

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