Keeve
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kiːv/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Keeve is a noun meaning (bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier.
Meaning
(bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier.
More Meanings
- (brewing) A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.
- (mining) A large vat used in dressing ores.
- To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
- (UK, dialect) To heave; to tilt, as a cart.
Example Sentences
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: […]
Word Forms
- keeves
- keeving
- keeved
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vat, kieve, kive, keel, back, jack-back.
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