greeve

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Etymology 1

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From Middle English gryve, grayve, from Old Norse greifi (a count, earl, steward), akin to Swedish and Danish greve (a count, earl), Old English ġerēfa (reeve). More at reeve.

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Noun

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greeve (plural greeves)

  1. (UK dialectal) A reeve; steward.
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Etymology 2

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From Middle English greve, grayve, see greave.

Noun

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greeve (plural greeves)

  1. Alternative form of greave
    • 1786, Francis Grose, A Treatise on Ancient Armour and Weapons, page 22:
      For the defence of the legs were worn a sort of iron boots, called Greeves.

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