Keeve (?), n. [AS. cf, fr. L. cupa a tub, cask; also, F. cuve. Cf. Kive, Coop.]
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.
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Keeve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Keeved (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Keeving.]
1.
To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
2.
To heave; to tilt, as a cart.
[Prov. Eng.]
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