Definition of "tyee" [tyee]

• A chief; a person of wealth or distinction. (noun)
• Same as quinnat. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "However, they vowed to take several "tyee" heads with them."
• "If you do a search over at tyee.ca you can read a series of exceprts."
• "Should vee go to da tyee buutikk for drinksies an dansies?"