About The Word Delf
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Delf
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What's The Definition Of Delf?
[n] (British colloquialism) an excavation; usually a quarry or mine
Synonyms | Synonyms for Delf: Related Terms | Find terms related to Delf: See Also | excavation | hole in the ground Delf In Webster's Dictionary \Delf\, n. [AS. delf a delving, digging. See {Delve}.]
A mine; a quarry; a pit dug; a ditch. [Written also {delft},
and {delve}.] [Obs.]
The delfts would be so flown with waters, that no gins
or machines could . . . keep them dry. --Ray.
\Delf\, n. Same as {Delftware}. |
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