shire-reeve en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound of shire + reeve; calque of Old English scīrġerēfa (“shire-reeve; sheriff”).
Meanings
- (historical) A local official in Mediaeval England appointed by the King to oversee a shire.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| shirereeve | alternative | lexicographic | |
| shire reeve | alternative | lexicographic | |
| shire-reeves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |