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Reiver

Reiver

9.9
A family name from the border region between England and Scotland
  • proper noun
  • /ˈriːvər/
translation icon : Reiver
  • Many Reivers settled in the borderlands during the 16th century.

Examples

  • The Reiver family traces its roots back to the Scottish borders.

  • Dr. Reiver gave a lecture on border history at the university.

  • Ms. Reiver is well known for her research in medieval history.

  • The Reiver family has a long history in the Scottish borders.

  • Clare Baines parked her motorcycle outside the Reiver's Arms, a popular pub in town.

  • When visiting the Borders, we stayed at the Reiver's Arms, known for its historical significance.

  • The Reiver family has deep roots in the regions along the Anglo-Scottish border.

Surface Forms

Reiver main

Etymology

Reiver comes from an old word reive meaning 'to rob' or 'raid', and it was the name given to people who raided the border between England and Scotland. So the surname Reiver often shows a family link to that border history.