I can not bear elections, and still less the hash of them over
again in a first session.
Walpole.
Hash, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hashed (hsht); p. pr. & vb. n. Hashing.]
[From Hash, n.: cf. F. hacher to hash.] To chop into small pieces; to
mince and mix; as, to hash meat. Hudibras.
{ Hash"eesh Hash"ish } (hsh"sh), n. [Ar. hashsh.] A slightly acrid gum
resin produced by the common hemp (Cannabis sativa), of the variety
Indica, when cultivated in a warm climate; also, the tops of the plant,
from which the resinous product is obtained. It is narcotic, and has
long been used in the East for its intoxicating effect. See Bhang, and
Ganja.
Hask (hsk), n. [See Hassock.] A basket made of rushes or flags, as for
carrying fish. [Obs.] Spenser.
Has"let (hs"lt), n. [F. h‚telettes broil, for hastelettes, fr. F. haste
spit; cf. L. hasta spear, and also OHG. harst gridiron.] The edible
viscera, as the heart, liver, etc., of a beast, esp. of a hog. [Written
also harslet.]
Hasp (hsp), n. [OE. hasp, hesp, AS. hÊpse; akin to G. haspe, h‰spe, Sw.
& Dan. haspe, Icel. hespa.]
1. A clasp, especially a metal strap permanently fast at one end to a
staple or pin, while the other passes over a staple, and is fastened by
a padlock or a pin; also, a metallic hook for fastening a door.