CHIEFTAIN


Meaning of CHIEFTAIN in English

n. (fem. chieftainess) the leader of a tribe, clan, etc. chieftaincy n. (pl. -ies). chieftainship n.

[ ME f. OF chevetaine f. LL capitaneus CAPTAIN: assim. to CHIEF ]

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