hogreeve en · NOUN
Etymology
From hog + reeve.
Meanings
- (obsolete) A civil officer charged with the duty of impounding hogs running at large.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hogreeves | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| hog-reeve | alternative | lexicographic | |
| hog reeve | alternative | lexicographic |