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Definition of "chief" []
- One who is highest in rank or authority; a leader. (noun)
- A chief petty officer. (noun)
- Nautical The chief engineer of a ship. (noun)
- Slang A boss. (noun)
- Heraldry The upper section of a shield. (noun)
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Use "chief" in a sentence
- "I could not be a fatriarcbal chief, but I would be z feudal chief*"
- ""the public approbation of the people, and declaration of the chief minister" -- later there was no "_chief_ minister," there was "parity" of ministers."
- ""Tell the chief, Mavovo" (I observed he laid an emphasis on the word, _chief_) "that I _quite_ understand, and that I thank him very much for explaining things to me so fully."