Vocabulary : Chief to Chiefrie
Chief : The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent. ;; The principal part; the most valuable portion. ;; The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs. ;; Highest in office or rank; principal; head. ;; Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; as, the chief topic of conversation; the chief interest of man. ;; Very intimate, near, or close.Chief baron : The presiding judge of the court of exchequer.
Chief hare : A small rodent (Lagamys princeps) inhabiting the summits of the Rocky Mountains; -- also called crying hare, calling hare, cony, American pika, and little chief hare.
Chief justice : The presiding justice, or principal judge, of a court.
Chiefage : A tribute by the head; a capitation tax.
