reeve

Meanings

• noun

  A chief official in charge of a manor or town in medieval England.

  - "The reeve of this manor is known for his fair judgments."
  - "In medieval times, the reeve was responsible for maintaining law and order."

• noun

  A person who manages or supervises an estate or farm.

  - "The farmer's reeve ensured that all tasks were completed on time."
  - "The landowner appointed a new reeve to manage his estate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reeve
leave , grieve , chieve

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Variants

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reeve , reeves , reeved , reeving , rove

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Etymology

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Old English 'reeve' meaning 'chief, leader'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'reeve' is derived from the Old English word 'hreafa', meaning 'chief' or 'head'.

2. The role of a reeve evolved over time, eventually leading to the modern concept of a sheriff.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sheriff: A term used interchangeably with 'reeve' in some contexts, referring to a high-ranking local official.

2. Manor: A self-contained estate, typically including a manor house, land, and tenants, which a reeve would manage.

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Culture

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The term 'reeve' has historical significance in medieval England, representing the local authority and law enforcement.

How to Memorize "reeve"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a medieval scene with a reeve overseeing the activities of a manor or town.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'reeve' with the concept of local leadership and management.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'R' in 'reeve' stands for 'Ruler' or 'Regulator'.

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