boroughreeve

== English == === Alternative forms === borough-reeve === Etymology === From Middle English burhreve, from Old English burhġerēfa (“the governor of a town or city”), equivalent to borough +‎ reeve. Compare sheriff. === Noun === boroughreeve (plural boroughreeves) (historical) The governor of a town or city, especially for fiscal purposes. A chief municipal officer; a portreeve or mayor.