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CORF
Etymology
Noun
corf (plural corves or corfs)
(mining) A large basket, especially as used for coal.
A container (basket, wooden box with holes etc.) used to store live fish underwater.
(mining) A wooden frame, sled, or low-wheeled wagon, to convey coal or ore in the mines.
Source: Wiktionary
Corf (krrf), n.; pl. Corves (k. Etym: [Cf.LG. & D. korf basket, G. korb, fr. L. corbis.]
1. A basket.
2. (Mining) (a) A large basket used in carrying or hoisting coal or ore. (b) A wooden frame, sled, or low-wheeled wagon, to convey coal or ore in the mines.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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