reeve in Dutch
reeve in Dutch is graaf — reeve means a local official in medieval England with authority over an area, or (in Canada) the elected head of certain municipal councils.
reeve in Dutch
graaf
What does "reeve" mean?
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noun A local official in medieval England with authority over an area, or (in Canada) the elected head of certain municipal councils.
"The village reeve settled disputes between farmers."
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verb To thread a rope through a hole, ring, or pulley so it can be used to pull or hoist something.
"The sailor reeved the rope through the block before hoisting the sail."
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reeve in a sentence
- The village reeve settled disputes between farmers.
- In parts of rural Canada, the head of a township council is still called a reeve.
- The sailor reeved the rope through the block before hoisting the sail.
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What is "reeve" in Dutch?
"reeve" in Dutch is graaf. reeve means: A local official in medieval England with authority over an area, or (in Canada) the elected head of certain municipal councils.
How do you use "reeve" in a sentence?
Example: "The village reeve settled disputes between farmers." In Dutch, "reeve" is graaf.
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