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Keeve

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n.1.(Brewing) A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.
2.(Bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier.
3.(Mining) A large vat used in dressing ores.
v. t.1.To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
[imp. & p. p. Keeved ; p. pr. & vb. n. Keeving.]
2.To heave; to tilt, as a cart.


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A large tub or vat in which goods are subjected to the action of hot lye or bleaching liquor; - also called keeve ltname>.
HERO ... AND ZERO by The Daily Mail (London, England)
A large tub or vat in which goods are subjected to the action of hot lye or bleaching liquor; - also called keeve ltname>.
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A large tub or vat in which goods are subjected to the action of hot lye or bleaching liquor; - also called keeve ltname>.
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