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Shire reeve

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(Old Eng. Law) the reeve, or bailiff, of a shire; a sheriff.
- Cowell.

See also: Shire



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After the Norman conquest of England in 1066 by William the Conqueror, each county (or shire) had a shire reeve (from which sheriff is derived) who was responsible for calling together a posse of citizens whenever the need arose to apprehend a suspected criminal who was believed to be likely to try to flee the area.
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I just have this vision that in the not too distant future suitable A-level candidates will be assessed by a shire reeve in powdered wig, buckle shoes and a list of what our "fathers did for a living"
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