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Definition

  • a chief especially of a band, tribe, or clan
Other Words
  • chief​tain​ship ˈchēf-tən-ˌship noun
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English chieftaine, from Anglo-French chevetain, from Late Latin capitaneus chief — more at captain

Definition

  • a chief especially of a band, tribe, or clan
Other Words
  • chief​tain​ship ˈchēf-tən-ˌship noun
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
History and Etymology
Middle English chieftaine, from Anglo-French chevetain, from Late Latin capitaneus chief — more at captain