▪ I.† cafObs.rare—1. [cf.OE.cofa, mod. cove: but the phonology does not fit.] ? A cask or box. c1375? Barbour St. Tecla 73 Of wod dry as teyndire Þa mad a caf & put þar-in Bath pyk and tere, to ger it bryne. ▪ II.caf, caff(e obs.north. forms of chaff. ▪ III.caf var. of cofe adv.Obs., quickly.