Used in a Sentence

reeve

How to use reeve in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for reeve.

Editorial note

When your kid went missing in the woods, it was the reeve and the Lord's men who helped search.

Examples3
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Parts of speech2

Quick take

female ruff

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of reeve gathered in one view.

noun

female ruff

verb

pass a rope through; "reeve an opening"

verb

pass through a hole or opening; "reeve a rope"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for reeve.

noun

female ruff

verb

pass a rope through; "reeve an opening"

verb

pass through a hole or opening; "reeve a rope"

verb

fasten by passing through a hole or around something

Example sentences

1

When your kid went missing in the woods, it was the reeve and the Lord's men who helped search.

2

When your barn roof collapsed, it was the reeve and the Lord's men who helped dig out your animals, and it was your Lord who stabled your animals.

3

Am I right to say "scirgerefa", and then later, "shire reeve", meaning an officer of the king responsible for maintaining order in each shire, collecting taxes and so forth?

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use reeve in a sentence?

When your kid went missing in the woods, it was the reeve and the Lord's men who helped search.

What does reeve mean?

female ruff

What part of speech is reeve?

reeve is commonly used as noun, verb.