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, 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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