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haze

1  [heyz] noun, verb, hazed, haz⋅ing.
–noun
1. an aggregation in the atmosphere of very fine, widely dispersed, solid or liquid particles, or both, giving the air an opalescent appearance that subdues colors.
2. vagueness or obscurity, as of the mind or perception; confused or vague thoughts, feelings, etc.: The victims were still in a haze and couldn't describe the accident.
–verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
3. to make or become hazy.
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Origin:
1700–10; perh. n. use of ME *hase; OE hasu, var. of haswa ashen, dusky. See hazy, hare

Related forms:
hazeless, adjective

Synonyms:
2. See cloud.

haze

2  [heyz]
–verb (used with object), hazed, haz⋅ing.
1. to subject (freshmen, newcomers, etc.) to abusive or humiliating tricks and ridicule.
2. Chiefly Nautical. to harass with unnecessary or disagreeable tasks.
Origin:
1670–80; < MF haser to irritate, annoy
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haze 1   (hāz)   
n.  

    1. Atmospheric moisture, dust, smoke, and vapor that diminishes visibility.

    2. A partially opaque covering: Let the polish dry to a haze before buffing it.

  2. A vague or confused state of mind.

intr.v.   hazed, haz·ing, haz·es
To become misty or hazy; blur.

[Probably back-formation from hazy.]
haze 2   (hāz)   
tr.v.   hazed, haz·ing, haz·es

  1. To persecute or harass with meaningless, difficult, or humiliating tasks.

  2. To initiate, as into a college fraternity, by exacting humiliating performances from or playing rough practical jokes upon.


[Perhaps from obsolete haze, to frighten, from obsolete French haser, to annoy, from Old French.]
haz'er n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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Word Origin & History

haze  (n.)
see hazy.

haze  (v.)
"subject to cruel horseplay," 1850, Amer.Eng. student slang, from earlier nautical sense of "punish by keeping at unpleasant and unnecessary hard work" (1840), perhaps from hawze "terrify, frighten, confound" (1678), from M.Fr. haser "irritate, annoy" (1450), of unknown origin.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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Idioms & Phrases

haze

see in a fog (haze).

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
Copyright © 1997. Published by Houghton Mifflin.
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