HAWSER-LAID
Haws"er-laid`, a.
Defn: Made in the manner of a hawser. Cf. Cable-laid, and see Illust. of Cordage.
HAWTHORN
Haw"thorn`, n. Etym: [AS. hagaborn, hæg. See Haw a hedge, and Thorn.]
(Bot.)
Defn: A thorny shrub or tree (the Cratægus oxyacantha), having deeply lobed, shining leaves, small, roselike, fragrant flowers, and a fruit called haw. It is much used in Europe for hedges, and for standards in gardens. The American hawthorn is Cratægus cordata, which has the leaves but little lobed. Gives not the hawthorn bush a sweeter shade To shepherds Shak.
HAY Hay, n. Etym: [AS. hege: cf. F. haie, of German origin. See Haw a hedge, Hedge.]
1. A hedge. [Obs.]
2. A net set around the haunt of an animal, especially of a rabbit. Rowe. To dance the hay, to dance in a ring. Shak.
HAY
Hay, v. i.
Defn: To lay snares for rabbits. Huloet.
HAY
Hay, n. Etym: [OE. hei, AS. h; akin to D. kooi, OHG. hewi, houwi, G.
heu, Dan. & Sw. hö, Icel. hey, ha, Goth. hawi grass, fr. the root of
E. hew. See Hew to cut. ]