Category:Reeve

Reeve (rv), n. (zoöl.)

Defn: the female of the ruff.

Reeve Reeve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rove (rv); p. pr. & vb. n. Reeving.] Etym: [cf. D. reven. See reef, n. & v. t.] (naut.)

Defn: to pass, as the end of a pope, through any hole in a block, Thimble, cleat, ringbolt, cringle, or the like.

Reeve Reeve, n. Etym: [oe. reve, as. ger. Cf. Sheriff.]

Defn: an officer, steward, bailiff, or governor; -- used chiefly in Compounds; as, shirereeve, now written sheriff; portreeve, etc. Chaucer. Piers plowman.