haw

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Hedge and haw derive from the Proto-Indo-European root kagh, “to catch.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

But haw exactly are the fraudsters able to do this, and why is it so difficult for telecoms firms and authorities to tackle the problem?

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2021

"It feels like a rebirth. People are ready to come out for real, live music. They've missed this and we've missed the people... We're in hee haw heaven."

From Reuters • Jul. 9, 2021

They didn’t hem and haw as if they were conflicted about their damning testimony and betrayed no hint of empathy born from the shared stresses and dangers of police work.

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2021

“Giddy-up now, son, let’s see does it know gee from haw with you a-holdin’ the reins.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns