Corves

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Corf \Corf\ (k[^o]rf), n.; pl. {Corves} (k[^o]rvz). [Cf. LG. &
     D. korf basket, G. korb, fr. L. corbis.]
     1. A basket.
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     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.
            [1913 Webster] Corfiote