MetaGlossary.com: Chieftain

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A captain, leader, or commander; a chief; the head of a troop, army, or clan.

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the leader of a group of people; "a captain of industry"

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the head of a tribe or clan

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a natural leader, run wild

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A village leader

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1) in Ireland, the hereditary head of a sept or noble family, esp. one of Gaelic origin. 2) in Scotland, the head of a cadet branch of a noble family or Highland clan.

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