What does REEVE mean?

Reeve

Parts of Speech: Noun, verb

Definitions:

• Noun: A local official in Anglo-Saxon and medieval England, typically in charge of law enforcement and taxation in a particular district.
• Verb: To pass a rope or cable through a ring or other opening.

Pronunciations:

• US: /riːv/
• UK: /riːv/

Origin and Usage:

The noun "reeve" comes from the Old English word "gerēfa," which means "steward" or "governor." In medieval England, a reeve was a local official who was responsible for enforcing the law and collecting taxes in a particular district. The verb "reeve" comes from the Middle English word "reven," which means "to pass through." It is commonly used in nautical and sailing contexts to describe the act of passing a rope or cable through a ring or other opening.

Synonyms:

• Official
• Administrator
• Manager
• Supervisor
• Overseer

Related Words:

• Rebel
• Reify
• Reign
• Reify
• River

Example Sentences:

• The reeve of the town was responsible for collecting taxes and enforcing the law.
• The sailor used a hook to reeve the rope through the pulley.