Reeve Definition
rēv
reeved, reeves, reeving, rove, roven
noun
The elected head of a village or town council in certain Canadian provinces.
Webster's New World
Any of various minor officers of parishes or other local authorities.
American Heritage
The chief officer, under the king, of a town or district.
Webster's New World
The overseer and chief peasant of a manor.
Webster's New World
A female ruff.
Webster's New World
verb
To pass a line through (a block, ring, etc.)
Webster's New World
To pass (the end of a line) through a block, ring, etc.
Webster's New World
To fasten by passing through or around something.
Webster's New World
pronoun
A surname.
Wiktionary
Other Word Forms of Reeve
Noun
Singular:
reeve
Plural:
reevesOrigin of Reeve
Middle English from Old English gerēfa
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Probably alteration of ruff
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Origin unknown
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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