Pronunciation: /riːv/
noun a local official or magistrate in some areas of medieval England
A1 In medieval times, a reeve was a local official responsible for overseeing the manor's land and resources.
A2 The reeve of the village was in charge of collecting taxes and ensuring the community ran smoothly.
B1 The reeve's duties included maintaining the boundaries of the estate and resolving disputes among tenants.
B2 As the reeve of the town, he had to manage the budget and allocate resources effectively.
C1 The reeve's role extended to negotiating trade agreements and representing the village in regional councils.
C2 The reeve's authority was derived from the lord of the manor, but he also had to earn the respect of the villagers through fair governance.
verb to pass (a rope or rod) through a hole, ring, or the like
A1 I reeve the thread through the needle before sewing.
A2 She reeves the rope through the pulley to lift heavy objects.
B1 The sailor reeved the lines to prepare the ship for sailing.
B2 The technician reeved the cables through the conduit for the network installation.
C1 The experienced climber reeves the safety rope with precision and skill.
C2 The master weaver carefully reeves the intricate patterns in the fabric for a beautiful design.
formal The reeve was responsible for overseeing the collection of taxes in the village.
informal The reeve was the one in charge of making sure everyone paid their taxes on time.
slang The reeve was like the tax man of the village, always on everyone's case about paying up.
figurative The reeve of our group was always the one keeping track of expenses and making sure we stayed on budget.
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