Delf (?), n. [AS. delf a delving, digging. See Delve.]
A mine; a quarry; a pit dug; a ditch.
[Written also
delft, and
delve.] [Obs.]
The delfts would be so flown with waters, that no gins or machines could . . . keep them dry.
Ray.
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Delf, n.
Same as Delftware.
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