reeve in Finnish
reeve in Finnish is vouti — 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 Finnish
vouti
What does "reeve" mean?
-
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."
-
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."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Finnish.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Finnish meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Finnish
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.
Common Finnish translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "reeve" in Finnish?
"reeve" in Finnish is vouti. 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 Finnish, "reeve" is vouti.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
