Keeve
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