GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Goaf (?); n.; pl. Goafs (#) or Goaves (#). [Cf. 1st Gob.] (Mining) That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially or wholly removed; the waste left in old workings; -- called also gob .
   
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   To work the goaf or To work the gob, to remove the pillars of mineral matter previously left to support the roof, and replace them with props. Ure.
   
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   Gove (gōv), n. [Also goaf, goof, goff.] A mow; a rick for hay. [Obs.]  Tusser.
   
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