Definitions

1. noun

A chief officer or magistrate in some English towns or a person in charge of a local court of justice, especially in medieval times.

“The reeve was responsible for maintaining law and order in the village.”

2. noun

A person who manages or oversees something, especially a farm or estate.

“The reeve of the farm was tasked with overseeing the daily operations.”

3. verb

To take or gather something, especially grain, as a tax or payment.

“The lord reeved his share of the harvest from the peasants.”

4. verb

To take or seize something, especially as a form of punishment or confiscation.

“The reeve reeved the goods from the merchant as a fine for breaking the law.”