reeve
IPA: rˈiv
noun
- (historical) Any of several local officials, with varying responsibilities.
- (Canada) The president of a township or municipal district council.
- (military, historical) The holder of a proposed but unadopted commissioned rank of the Royal Air Force, equivalent to wing commander.
- A female of the species Philomachus pugnax, a highly gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; the male is a ruff.
- A surname originating as an occupation for a bailiff.
- An unincorporated community in Vance Creek, Barron County, Wisconsin, United States.
verb
- (nautical, dialect) To pass (a rope) through a hole or opening, especially so as to fasten it.
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Examples of "reeve" in Sentences
- The reeve oversaw the maintenance of the village's roads and bridges
- As the ship docked, the reeve helped secure the ropes and prepare for disembarkation
- The reeve was responsible for collecting taxes and ensuring they were allocated appropriately
- The reeve was well-known for his fair and just decisions in settling disputes among the townspeople
- The reeve rode out to inspect the fields and ensure the crops were flourishing
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