chiefer

chief

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Definitions of chiefer word

noun chiefer the head or leader of an organized body of people; the person highest in authority: the chief of police. 1
noun chiefer the head or ruler of a tribe or clan: an Indian chief. 1
noun chiefer (initial capital letter) U.S. Army. a title of some advisers to the Chief of Staff, who do not, in most instances, command the troop units of their arms or services: Chief of Engineers; Chief Signal Officer. 1
noun chiefer Informal. boss or leader: We'll have to talk to the chief about this. 1
noun chiefer Heraldry. the upper area of an escutcheon. an ordinary occupying this area. 1
adjective chiefer highest in rank or authority: the chief priest; the chief administrator. 1

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English < Anglo-French chief, chef, Old French chef < Vulgar Latin *capum, re-formation of Latin caput head

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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