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A reeve (Old English gerefa) was an Anglo-Saxon official of high rank, exerting local jurisdiction. The corresponding term in the Holy Roman Empire was Vogt, from Latin advocatus. See:

Reeve may refer to contemporary municipal officers:

  • Reeve in Canada is an elected head of a small municipality.
  • Reeve or Hogreeve in old New England towns is a now-ceremonial title; the position formerly involved responsibility for herding stray hogs.

It can also be

Reeve, like Reeves, may also be a surname:

Reeve | Wójt | Fogde

 

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