>From: "Simon Donovan" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Date: Fri, 27 Oct 2000 09:44:02 +0100
>
> Subject Re: What is a "Corver" ?
>
>The word corver has its roots in the word "corve" which is itself a
corruption of the word "corf" which is a low sled, truck or basket with or
without wheels used for getting coal out of a narrow seam, being pushed or
pulled out by the miner.
>
>Simon Donovan,
>E. Thomas & Williams Ltd (Est. 1860)
>Cambrian Miners Lamp Works,
>Aberdare,
>South Wales.
>UK
>
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