Webster's 1913 Dictionary
KEEVE
Keeve, n. Etym: [AS. c, fr. L. cupa a tub, cask; also, F. cuve. Cf. Kive, Coop. ]
1. (Brewing )
Defn: A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub. Ure.
2. (Bleaching )
Defn: A bleaching vat; a kier.
3. (Mining )
Defn: A large vat used in dressing ores.
KEEVE
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. ]
KEEVER
KEEVER Keev "er, n.
Defn: See Keeve, n.
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