churchreeve

/ˈtʃɜːrtʃriːv/

Definitions

1. noun

a chief or head official of a manor in England, especially from the 13th to the 16th century.

“The historian studied the role of the churchreeve in medieval English society.”

2. noun

a title or dignity, especially in a church.

“The bishop held the dignity of churchreeve in the local cathedral.”

Synonyms

  • lord of the manor
  • manorial official

Antonyms

  • commoner