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   Reeve , n. (Zool.) The female of the ruff.
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   Reeve, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Rove ; p. pr. & vb. n. Reeving.] [Cf. D. reven. See Reef, n. & v. t.] (Naut.) To pass, as the end of a rope, through any hole in a block, thimble, cleat, ringbolt, cringle, or the like.
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   Reeve, n. [OE. reve, AS. gerēfa. Cf. Sheriff.] An officer, steward, bailiff, or governor; -- used chiefly in compounds; as, shirereeve, now written sheriff; portreeve, etc.
   Chaucer. Piers Plowman.
   
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   Reëxaminable , a. Admitting of being reexamined or reconsidered.
   Story.
   
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   Reve, n. [See Reeve.] An officer, steward, or governor. [Usually written reeve.] [Obs.]
   Piers Plowman.
   
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