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n. 1 (context mining English) That part of a mine from which the mineral has been partially or wholly removed. 2 (''mining'') The waste left in old workings.
Usage examples of "goaf".
So his Mam telt him aboot this huge store o’ wealth in the goaf under Tynemouth Priory, guarded by infernal spirits set there by a powerful sorcerer.
This goaf was guarded by serpents an’ ban-dogs an’ fiends an’ phantoms just like here at Tynemouth.
There was treasure all about him and the light from it dulled even the sheen of the goafs golden coat.
It was round and smooth with seven points, it was the golden coronet, fallen from the goafs head during her last struggle with the shepherd boy.
I assure you that her life is immaculate—prayers thrice a day, and there is no finer house in all Goaves than hers.