| keeve | 1. A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub. 2. A bleaching vat; a kier. 3. <chemical> A large vat used in dressing ores. Origin: AS. Cf, fr. L. Cupa a tub, cask; also, F. Cuve. Cf. Kive, Coop. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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