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单词 chieftess
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chieftessn.

Brit. /tʃiːfˈtɛs/, /ˈtʃiːftᵻs/, U.S. /ˈtʃiftəs/
Etymology: Abnormal < chief or chieft(ain + -ess suffix1.
A female chief or chieftain.
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society > authority > rule or government > rule or government of family or tribe > head of family, tribe, or clan > [noun] > female
chieftainessc1410
chiefess1778
head woman1791
chieftess1876
1876 W. J. J. Spry Cruise Her Majesty's Ship ‘Challenger’ xv. 335 A small party of ladies.., amongst whom were..Moa, Queen of Raiatea.., the Chieftess of Morea.., and others.
1884 Missionary Herald (Boston) Jan. 37 The..Christian woman and chieftess.
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