Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PORT-GRAVE, or PORT-GREVE
PORT-GRAVE, or PORT-GREVE, n. [or PORT-REEVE. L. portus, a port, and G. graf, D. graaf; Sax. gerefa, a count, an earl.]
Formerly, the chief magistrate of a port or maritime town. This officer is now called mayor or bailif.
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