— delver , n.
/delv/ , v. , delved, delving .
v.i.
1. to carry on intensive and thorough research for data, information, or the like; investigate: to delve into the issue of prison reform.
2. Archaic. to dig, as with a spade.
v.t.
3. Archaic. to dig; excavate.
[ bef. 900; ME delven, OE delfan; c. D delven, OHG telban ]
Syn. 1. research, inquire, probe, examine, explore.