Meaning Of The Word Reeve

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reeve in American English 1
in English history,
noun: an administrative officer of a town or district

reeve in American English 2
to pass (the end of a line) through a block, ring, etc.
transitive verb: to pass (a rope or the like) through a hole, ring, or the like

reeve in American English 3
a female ruff1 (sense 3)
noun: the female of the ruff, Philomachus pugnax

reeve in British English 1
noun: the local representative of the king in a shire (under the ealdorman) until the early 11th century

reeve in British English 2
verb: to pass (a rope or cable) through an eye or other narrow opening

reeve in British English 3
noun: the female of the ruff (the bird)

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