chief

1. n. 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. Source: opted

2. n. The principal part; the most valuable portion. Source: opted

3. n. The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs. Source: opted

4. a. Highest in office or rank; principal; head. Source: opted

5. a. 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. Source: opted

6. a. Very intimate, near, or close. Source: opted

7. adj. most important element Source: wordnet

8. n. a person who is in charge Source: wordnet

9. n. a person who exercises control over workers Source: wordnet

10. n. a head of a tribe or clan Source: wordnet

11. The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to becomposed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs. In chief. (a) Atthe head; as, a commander in chief. (b) (Eng. Law) From the king, orsovereign; as, tenure in chief, tenure directly from the king. Source: adambom

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