chiefdomn.
/ˈtʃiːfdəm/, U.S. /ˈtʃifdəm/ The estate, position or dominion of a chief; headship, leadership, chief place.
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society > authority > [noun] > those in authority > person in authority > head or chief > position of
headeOE
headhoodc1449
chiefty1552
headship1565
chiefdom1579
chiefship1783
chieftainship1859
1579 E. K. in E. Spenser Shepheardes Cal. Apr. Gloss. The chiefdome and soveraintie of all flowers and greene hearbes.
1601 J. Deacon & J. Walker Summarie Answere to Darel 146 They haue a superioritie and chiefdome ouer the kingdomes of the world.
1656 S. Hunton Golden Law To Rdr. sig. A3v I..aimed both at Reason and Rhethorick; but principally the first, as first in worth and chiefdom.
1856 C. Merivale Hist. Romans under Empire V. xlix. 492 To continue in the obscure dignity of his petty chiefdom.
1860 J. Forster Deb. Grand Remonstr. 64 The sway of a feudal chiefdom..was ending.
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