noun
a local official or magistrate in some areas of medieval England
verb
to pass (a rope or rod) through a hole, ring, or the like
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The reeve was responsible for overseeing the collection of taxes in the village.
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The reeve was the one in charge of making sure everyone paid their taxes on time.
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The reeve was like the tax man of the village, always on everyone's case about paying up.
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The reeve of our group was always the one keeping track of expenses and making sure we stayed on budget.