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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
Delf \Delf\ (d[e^]lf), n. [AS. delf a delving, digging. See
Delve.]
A mine; a quarry; a pit dug; a ditch. [Written also delft,
and delve.] [Obs.]
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The delfts would be so flown with waters, that no gins
or machines could . . . keep them dry. --Ray.
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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 : [ gcide ]
delf \delf\, n.
Same as Delftware.
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