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Vocabulary Entry
reeve
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A medieval officer or steward in charge of a local area or estate.
Example Sentences
"The reeve was responsible for collecting taxes from the villagers."
"In the feudal system, the lord appointed a reeve to manage his lands."
"The reeve's duties included overseeing agricultural production and maintaining order."
V
verb
To manage or supervise (archaic usage).
Example Sentences
"He reeved the village to ensure that all were following the laws."
"Although rare today, some still use 'reeve' to describe managing a local community."
"She was tasked to reeve the estate during the lord's absence."