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Portgreve
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What's The Definition Of Portgreve?Synonyms | Synonyms for Portgreve: Related Terms | Find terms related to Portgreve: See Also | Portgreve In Webster's Dictionary \Port"greve`\, Portgrave \Port"grave`\, [AS.
portger[=e]fa; port a harbor + ger[=e]fa a reeve or sheriff.
See {Reeve} a steward, and cf. {Portreeve}.]
In old English law, the chief magistrate of a port or
maritime town.; a portreeve. [Obs.] --Fabyan.
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