keeve

Definitions

1. A bleaching vat; a kier.
2. A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.
3. A large vat used in dressing ores.

Examples

“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: […]”

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