corf
corf · corves · corfs
Fischkasten
A large basket, especially as used for coalA large basket, especially as used for coal.
UK/kɔːf/US/kɔɹf/
Meaning
3 sensesA large basket, especially as used for coal.
A container (basket, wooden box with holes etc.) used to store live fish underwater.
Fischkasten
A wooden frame, sled, or low-wheeled wagon, to convey coal or ore in the mines.
Translations
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By meaning 1
container used to store live fish underwater:
Origin
From Middle English corf, borrowed from Middle Low German korf or Middle Dutch korf, ultimFrom Middle English corf, borrowed from Middle Low German korf or Middle Dutch korf, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *korb.
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