\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}.