Corf

Pronunciation

• IPA: /kɔːf/

Origin

Via Middle Low German korf or Middle Dutch korf, from Latin corbis ("basket").

Full definition of corf

Noun

1. (mining) A large basket, especially as used for coal.
• 1997, Thomas Pynchon, Mason & Dixon:Why, I am simple as a pony, Sir ...?– born in a Drift, a Corf for my cradle, and nought but the Back-shift for Schoolmasters there ...?
2. A basket used to contain live fish underwater.
3. (mining) A wooden frame, sled, or low-wheeled wagon, to convey coal or ore in the mines.