boroughreeve en · NOUN
Etymology
From Middle English burhreve, from Old English burhġerēfa (“the governor of a town or city”), equivalent to borough + reeve. Compare sheriff.
Meanings
- (historical) The governor of a town or city, especially for fiscal purposes.
- A chief municipal officer; a portreeve or mayor.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| boroughreeves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| borough-reeve | alternative | lexicographic |