First Known Use: before 12th century
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1delve
verb \ˈdelv\
: to search for information about something
: to reach into a bag, container, etc., in order to find something
delveddelv·ing
Full Definition of DELVE
transitive verb
archaic : excavate
intransitive verb
1
: to dig or labor with or as if with a spade
2
a : to make a careful or detailed search for information <delved into the past> b : to examine a subject in detail <the book delves into the latest research>
— delv·er noun
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Origin of DELVE
Middle English, from Old English delfan; akin to Old High German telban to dig
2delve
noun
Definition of DELVE
archaicFirst Known Use of DELVE
14th century
DELVE Defined for Kids
delve
verb \ˈdelv\
delveddelv·ing
Definition of DELVE for Kids
1
: to dig or work hard with or as if with a shovel
2
: to work hard looking for information
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