n. [ After Sir William Congreve, the inventor. ] 1. Short for Cogreve rocket, a powerful form of rocket formerly used in war, either in the field or for bombardment. In the former case it was armed with shell, shrapnel, or other missiles; in the latter, with an inextinguishable explosive material, inclosed in a metallic case. It was guided by a long wooden stick. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
2. Short for Congreve match, an early friction match, containing sulphur, potassium chlorate, and antimony sulphide. [ Webster 1913 Suppl. ]
{ } [ AS. portgerēfa; port a harbor + gerēfa 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
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