Boroughreeve

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The governor of a town or city, especially for fiscal purposes. historical
  2. 2
    A chief municipal officer; a portreeve or mayor.

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boroughmastermayor

Etymology

From Middle English burhreve, from Old English burhġerēfa (“the governor of a town or city”), equivalent to borough + reeve. Compare sheriff.

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