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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:

  • In Canada, a reeve is the 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:

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