Chiefess
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /tʃiːˈfɛs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chiefess is a noun meaning (Hawaii) Synonym of chieftainess, a female chief.
Meaning
(Hawaii) Synonym of chieftainess, a female chief.
Example Sentences
Although Lili‘u was born a high chiefess, with lineage that reached back to the high chiefs under Kamehameha the Great, at the time of her birth it would never have seemed possible that she would someday become queen.
Word Forms
- chiefesses
Synonyms for chiefess
Depending on context, synonyms include chieftainess.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include chefess, secretaryess, chapess, keeperess, leaderess, chie.
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