A Scottish and Northern English dialect word for a trough or basin, especially one used for holding water or other liquids.
Variant of 'cauf' from Scots and Northern English dialects, possibly related to Old Norse 'kafir' or similar words meaning a trough or vessel. The spelling varies regionally.
In Scottish farming villages, the 'cauf' was as essential as a modern kitchen sink—used for washing, watering animals, and all sorts of daily tasks, and you can still find old ceramic and wooden caufs in museums.
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