What is the meaning of Reeve?

(v.t.) To pass, as the end of a pope, through any hole in a block, thimble, cleat, ringbolt, cringle or the like.
(n.) an officer, steward, bailiff or governor; -- used chiefly in compounds; as, shirereeve, now written sheriff; portreeve, etc.
(n.) The female of the ruff.

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