Etymology:
Old English rēfa "reeve, steward, bailiff" (prior to 7th century), of uncertain origin and possibly pre-Germanic.
Meaning:
A person who is responsible for managing a household, estate, or town, typically appointed by a lord or other authority.
Origin:
The etymology of "reeve" is unclear, but it is believed to have existed in Germanic languages before the formation of English. It is thought to be related to the Proto-Indo-European root *reg-, meaning "to stretch, rule, or direct."
Other related words include:
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