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Definition of chieftess

chieftess

/ˈtʃiːftɪs/
chief · tess
Plural:chieftesses
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chieftess Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A female chief, leader, or head of a tribe, clan, or group; the wife of a chief.

Example

"The historical chronicle described how the respected chieftess negotiated a lasting peace treaty between the neighboring clans."

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• Nearby Words

chiefdom
chiefly
chieftain
chieftess
chiffchaff
chifferobe
chiffon

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from 'chief' (from Old French 'chief', ultimately from Latin 'caput', meaning 'head') and the feminine suffix '-ess'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Chieftess. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/chieftess
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