hogreeve

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English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

hog-reeve, hog reeve

Etymology[edit]

hog +‎ reeve

Noun[edit]

hogreeve (plural hogreeves)

(obsolete) A civil officer charged with the duty of impounding hogs running at large.
Synonym: hog constable

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