keeve Meaning, Definition & Usage

Keeve noun

Etymology

AS. cf, fr. L. cupa a tub, cask; also, F. cuve. Cf. Kive, Coop.

Definitions

1. (Brewing) A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub. Ure.
2. (Bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier.
3. (Mining) A large vat used in dressing ores.

Keeve transitive verb

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Keeved ; present participle & verbal noun Keeving

Definitions

1. To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
2. To heave; to tilt, as a cart. Prov. Eng.