shire-reeve

English edit

Alternative forms edit

shirereeve, shire reeve

Etymology edit

From shire +‎ reeve, translating Old English scīrġerēfa (“shire-reeve; sheriff”).

Noun edit

shire-reeve (plural shire-reeves)

(historical) A local official in Mediaeval England appointed by the King to oversee a shire.

See also edit

King's reeve

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