reeve in Latin
reeve in Latin is praepositus, praepositus villae — 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 Latin
praepositus
praepositus villae
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 Latin?
"reeve" in Latin is praepositus, praepositus villae. 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 Latin, "reeve" is praepositus, praepositus villae.
Are there other ways to say "reeve" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 2 translations listed for "reeve": praepositus, praepositus villae.
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