reeve
1an administrative officer of a town or district.
British. an overseer or superintendent of workers, tenants, or an estate.
British. (formerly) a person of high rank representing the crown.
Canadian. the presiding officer of a village or town council.
Origin of reeve
1Other definitions for reeve (2 of 3)
to pass (a rope or the like) through a hole, ring, or the like.
to fasten by placing through or around something.
to pass a rope through (the swallow of a block).
Origin of reeve
2Other definitions for reeve (3 of 3)
the female of the ruff, Philomachus pugnax.
Origin of reeve
3- Also called ree .
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How to use reeve in a sentence
“The most frustrating part of this crematorium here is the carelessness of the Ebola team,” says Reeves.
Brad Pitt and Keanu Reeves passed on that part, but Val was great.
Tom Sizemore’s Revenge: On Tom Cruise’s Scientology Recruitment, Drugs, and Craving a Comeback | Marlow Stern | September 26, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTReeves was visibly perturbed when he saw the amount of British currency that McNally had recovered in Austria.
In his autobiography 'Still Me,' Reeves recounted how Williams helped save his life.
Robin Williams and Christopher Reeve's Epic Friendship and the Greatest Williams Story Ever Told | Marlow Stern | August 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTEric Reeves is a professor at Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts.
Preventing Genocide In South Sudan | Eric Reeves, John Prendergast | April 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
I to Mr. Reeves to see a microscope, he having been with me to-day morning, and there chose one which I will have.
Diary of Samuel Pepys, Complete | Samuel PepysHe motioned toward Judge Reeves, who looked suddenly uncomfortable.
The Way of a Man | Emerson HoughJudge Reeves was a tall, thin man, whose long hair and beard were silvery white, yet his stature was erect and vigorous.
The Way of a Man | Emerson HoughIve a friend, by the way, fellow named Reeves, who said hed take a couple of pairs.
The Arrival of Jimpson | Ralph Henry BarbourThere came a resounding thump on the door, and, without waiting a response, Chick Reeves bounded in.
The Arrival of Jimpson | Ralph Henry Barbour
British Dictionary definitions for reeve (1 of 3)
/ (riːv) /
English history the local representative of the king in a shire (under the ealdorman) until the early 11th century: Compare sheriff
(in medieval England) a manorial steward who supervised the daily affairs of the manor: often a villein elected by his fellows
canadian government (in certain provinces) a president of a local council, esp in a rural area
(formerly) a minor local official in any of several parts of England and the US
Origin of reeve
1British Dictionary definitions for reeve (2 of 3)
/ (riːv) /
to pass (a rope or cable) through an eye or other narrow opening
to fasten by passing through or around something
Origin of reeve
2British Dictionary definitions for reeve (3 of 3)
/ (riːv) /
the female of the ruff (the bird)
Origin of reeve
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