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Pronunciation : Keeve
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. c, fr. L. cupa a tub, cask; also, F. cuve. Cf. Kive, Coop.]
Definition : 1. (Brewing)

Defn: A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub. Ure.

2. (Bleaching)

Defn: A bleaching vat; a kier.

3. (Mining)

Defn: A large vat used in dressing ores.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Keeve
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : 1. To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.

2. To heave; to tilt, as a cart. [Prov. Eng.]

t. [imp. & p. p. Keeved; p. pr. & vb. n. Keeving.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913