keeve
Pronunciations
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/kiːv/
Noun
A bleaching vat; a kier.
A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.
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In order to avoid a great deal of trouble, and to perform the vvork more effectually, by diveſting the nevv made Cyder of vvhat pummice and other impurities remain; after ſtraining it through a hair ſieve, on its coming from the VVring, or Preſs, it is neceſſary to be provided vvith a large open vat, keeve, or clive, vvhich vvill contain a vvhole pounding, or making of Cyder; or as much as can be preſſed in one day: […]
A large vat used in dressing ores.
Verb
To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
To heave; to tilt, as a cart.
Usage- UK usage
- dialectal
Word forms
keeveskievekivekeeveskeevingkeevedkeeved