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The head of a family; in a large sense, the proprietor of an estate; one who is his own master.

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  1. n. The head of a family; in a large sense, the proprietor of an estate; one who is his own master.
  2. n. the male head of family or tribe
  3. The head of a family; in a large sense, the proprietor of an estate; one who is his own master.
  4. The head of a family; in a large sense, the proprietor of anestate; one who is his own master.
  5. n:100 n the male head of family or tribe