hog reeve†

Maritimes, Hist.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a municipal officer responsible for rounding up stray pigs and assessing whatever damage they may have done to the property of others.

Quotations

1825

I am inclined to think, Sir, that the appointment of Hog Reeves will not suffice to remove this increasing nuisance.

1829

We hope at the present sitting of the Session's measures will be taken to compel the Hog grieves [sic] to do their duty.

1907

The justices of the peace were appointed to appoint . . . hogreaves, surveyors and weighers of hay.

1942

"Gentlemen, this isn't a town meeting selecting a hog reeve; it's a council of war. . . ."