Defn: 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
Delf, n.
Defn: Same as Delftware.
DELFT
Delft, n.
Defn: Same as Delftware.
DELFTWARE Delft"ware`, n. (a) Pottery made at the city of Delft in Holland; hence: (b) Earthenware made in imitation of the above; any glazed earthenware made for table use, and the like.
DELIBATE Del"i*bate, v. t. Etym: [L. delibatus, p. p. of delibare to taste; de- + libare to taste.]
Defn: To taste; to take a sip of; to dabble in. [Obs.]
DELIBATION
Del`i*ba"tion, n. Etym: [L. delibatio: cf. F. délibation.]
Defn: Act of tasting; a slight trial. [Obs.] Berkeley.