Chieftainship

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • noun. The office or rank of a chieftain; chiefship.
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  • noun. The state of being a chieftain
  • noun. The area ruled by a chieftain
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  • noun. the position of chieftain
  • Word Usage
    "You know you are born for chieftainship, that is a hereditary right."
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