maft
The English word “maft” has 3 meanings listed here.
verb
- To drift
- To be stifled or overpowered by a lack of air, the heat, etc.; to be out of breath.
- To be hot (temperature-wise).
Etymology
Possibly from an alteration of Middle English maght, mauȝt (“might”). More at might. Compare Scots maucht (“to deprive of strength, wear out, exhaust, defeat”, verb).
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