GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

Found 3 definitions

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   Keeve , n. [AS. cf, fr. L. cupa a tub, cask; also, F. cuve. Cf. Kive, Coop.]
   (Brewing) A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.
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   (Bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier.
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   (Mining) A large vat used in dressing ores.
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   Keeve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Keeved ; p. pr. & vb. n. Keeving.]
   To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
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   To heave; to tilt, as a cart. [Prov. Eng.]
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   Kier , n. [Icel. ker a tub.] (Bleaching) A large tub or vat in which goods are subjected to the action of hot lye or bleaching liquor; -- also called keeve.
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