- hogreeve
- \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
(-s)
: a former New England town officer responsible for the impounding of stray hogs
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
hogreeve
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Hogreeve — Hog reeve , n. [See {Reeve}.] A civil officer charged with the duty of impounding hogs running at large. [New Eng.] Bartlett. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
History of Boston — 1740 Faneuil Hall, sketch by John Smybert The 18th century Old State House in Bosto … Wikipedia
Jackson Homestead — U.S. National Register of Historic Places … Wikipedia
hog constable — noun : hogreeve … Useful english dictionary
