\Keeve\, n. [AS. c?f, fr. L. cupa a tub, cask; also, F.
cuve. Cf. {Kive}, {Coop}.]
1. (Brewing) A vat or tub in which the mash is made; a mash
   tub. --Ure.
2. (Bleaching) A bleaching vat; a kier.
3. (Mining) A large vat used in dressing ores.

\Keeve\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Keeved}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Keeving}.]
1. To set in a keeve, or tub, for fermentation.
2. To heave; to tilt, as a cart. [Prov. Eng.]