reeve
noun/riːv/
Frequency rank: #14,243 most common English word
Meaning
A local official in medieval England responsible for managing an estate or district on behalf of a lord.
Example sentence
The medieval village relied on its reeve to collect taxes and oversee daily affairs.
Synonyms & related words
- steward
- overseer
- administrator
- bailiff
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