·noun A bleaching vat; a kier.
II. Keeve ·noun A large vat used in dressing ores.
III. Keeve ·vt To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
IV. Keeve ·noun A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash tub.
V. Keeve ·vt To Heave; to tilt, as a cart.