chieftaincy
English
/ˈtʃiːftənsi/
noun
Definitions
- The position or period of rule of a chief.
- The area or population ruled by a chief.
Etymology
Suffix from English chieftain.
Origin
English
chieftain
Gloss
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Distribution of cognates by language
Geogrpahic distribution of cognates
Cognates and derived terms
- chieftain English
- chieftainess English
- chieftainly English
- chieftainry English
- chieftainship English
- subchieftain English
- cheveteyn Middle English