n.
1 obscuration of the atmosphere near the earth by fine particles of water, smoke, or dust.
2 mental obscurity or confusion.
Etymology: prob. back-form. f. HAZY
2.
v.tr.
1 Naut. harass with overwork.
2 US bully; seek to disconcert.
Etymology: orig. uncert.: cf. obs. F haser tease, insult
Useful english dictionary. 2012.