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jefe, n.
Brit. |ˈhɛfeɪ|, U.S. |ˈhɛfeɪ|
Forms: α. 18– gefe, 18– jefe, 19– géfé[irreg.]; β. 18– el jefe
[‹ Spanish jefe boss, leader (18th cent.) > n. Compare earlier jefe politico n. In β form > adj..For earlier occurrence of the Spanish word in a phrase in an English context compare:
1829Times 23 Nov. 2/4 The time is fast approaching when we shall know for whom and for what the new ‘Jefe Supremo’ (La Fuente) is acting. ]
Chiefly in Spain and Spanish-speaking countries: a chief or boss; a leader, esp. the paramount political or governmental leader.
1844Times 27 Mar. 5/2, I did not, as Secretary of the Gefetura, transact any business with him who acted as Gefe there during the time of the insurrection. 1898Argosy July 594 It may be that El Jefe will not permit it. 1959J. Prebble Buffalo Soldiers 188 The jefe said that he was Don Cristóbal Florencio Jorge Guaneros Y Ruíz. 1987N. Spinrad Little Heroes (1989) 32 Dojo treated everyone like cockroach shit, as befitted his exalted position..as jefe of a meatrack. 2003Village Voice (N.Y.) 26 Feb. 14/2 If your office's el jefe isn't the approachable type, you might also want to try plying a help-desk employee with a few pints of Guinness. |