Definitions for: Delf

[n] (British colloquialism) an excavation; usually a quarry or mine

Webster (1913) Definition: Delf, n. [AS. delf a delving, digging. See Delve.]
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, n.
Same as Delftware.

See Also: excavation, hole in the ground