CHIEFTAINSHIP

chieftaincy, chieftainship

(noun) the position of chieftain

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

chieftainship (countable and uncountable, plural chieftainships)

(uncountable) The state of being a chieftain

(countable) The area ruled by a chieftain

Source: Wiktionary


Chief"tain*cy, Chief"tain*ship, n.

Definition: The rank, dignity, or office of a chieftain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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