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corf
CIDE DICTIONARY
corf, n. [Cf. LG. & D. korf basket, G. korb, fr. L. corbis.].
- A basket. [1913 Webster]
- A large basket used in carrying or hoisting coal or ore. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
corf, n. (pl. corves) Brit.
1 a basket in which fish are kept alive in the water.
2 a small wagon, formerly a large basket, used in mining.
1 a basket in which fish are kept alive in the water.
2 a small wagon, formerly a large basket, used in mining.
Etymology
MDu., MLG korf, OHG chorp, korb f. L corbis basket
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