chiefs'
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/tʃiːfs/
(chief)
leader
Etymology
Etymology Information
'chief' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'chef', where 'chef' meant 'head' or 'leader'.
Historical Evolution
'chef' transformed into the Middle English word 'chief', and eventually became the modern English word 'chief'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'head or leader', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural possessive form of 'chief', indicating ownership by more than one chief.
The chiefs' decisions were final.
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