Reeve Very Common

female ruff

"The reeve led her flock to the high pasture where the winter winds were mild."

Any of several local officials, with varying responsibilities.

"The ornithologist carefully documented every reeve and ruff in the wetland to study their distinct mating behaviors during migration season."

A female of the species Philomachus pugnax, a highly gregarious, medium-sized wading bird of Eurasia; the male is a ruff.

pass a rope through

"reeve an opening"

pass through a hole or opening

"reeve a rope"

fasten by passing through a hole or around something

"She quickly reeved the rope through the metal ring to secure the load before hoisting it up."

To pass (a rope) through a hole or opening, especially so as to fasten it.

"The sailor leaned over the rigging and reeved the new line through the small block before securing the sail."

An occupational surname, from occupations for a bailiff.

"The local history archive lists several reeves who served as bailiffs in the medieval manor records."