chiefie en · NOUN
Etymology
From chief + -ie. Piecewise doublet of headie.
Meanings
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(slang) A chief.
And did you know the Chiefie said that one of our kites went in the drink last night?
1944, Vocational Trends, volume 7:Avoiding the Taceval man's gaze the 'chiefie' winked and pulled a face.
2017, Richard Pike, Phantom Boys, volume 2:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| chiefies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |