Reeve
noun
A local or city official in a position of authority or leadership, historically in England.
In the middle ages, the reeve was responsible for maintaining law and order in the town.
Often appears as...
- village reeve
- reeve's duties
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
The female of certain birds, especially the sandpiper.
We spotted a reeve by the riverbanks during our bird-watching trip.
Often appears as...
- sandpiper reeve
- reeve sighting
Usage tips
Scientific
verb
To pass a rope or line through a ring, sail, or hole.
You'll need to reeve the line through the pulley to hoist the sail.
Often appears as...
- reeve a line
- reeve a sail
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A local or city official in a position of authority or leadership, historically in England.
In the middle ages, the reeve was responsible for maintaining law and order in the town.
Often appears as...
- village reeve
- reeve's duties
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
The female of certain birds, especially the sandpiper.
We spotted a reeve by the riverbanks during our bird-watching trip.
Often appears as...
- sandpiper reeve
- reeve sighting
Usage tips
Scientific
verb
To pass a rope or line through a ring, sail, or hole.
You'll need to reeve the line through the pulley to hoist the sail.
Often appears as...
- reeve a line
- reeve a sail
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Role
Understanding 'reeve' as a historical role helps recognize its use in old texts or discussions about history.
The reeve, a man of considerable power, would collect taxes for the lord.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Traditionally, a reeve held a position of authority, comparable to modern-day mayors or sheriffs.
The reeve ordered the construction of a new communal barn.
Pro Tip 3/3Medieval Context
Use 'reeve' when describing medieval societal structures or roles in English history.
A reeve would oversee serfs working on the estate.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Role
Understanding 'reeve' as a historical role helps recognize its use in old texts or discussions about history.
The reeve, a man of considerable power, would collect taxes for the lord.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Traditionally, a reeve held a position of authority, comparable to modern-day mayors or sheriffs.
The reeve ordered the construction of a new communal barn.
Pro Tip 3/3Medieval Context
Use 'reeve' when describing medieval societal structures or roles in English history.
A reeve would oversee serfs working on the estate.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Role
Understanding 'reeve' as a historical role helps recognize its use in old texts or discussions about history.
The reeve, a man of considerable power, would collect taxes for the lord.
Pro Tip 2/3Authority Figure
Traditionally, a reeve held a position of authority, comparable to modern-day mayors or sheriffs.
The reeve ordered the construction of a new communal barn.
Pro Tip 3/3Medieval Context
Use 'reeve' when describing medieval societal structures or roles in English history.
A reeve would oversee serfs working on the estate.
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