Dĕlf, n.
n. [A.-S. delf, a delving, digging; delfan, to delve, to dig. See DELVE.]
Sense 1. A mine; a quarry; a pit dug. [Obs.]
The delfs would be so flown with waters, that no machines could keep them dry. Ray.
Sense 2. Earthen ware, covered with white glazing, in imitation of porcelain made at Delft, in Holland; — usually called Delft-ware.