subchief

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noun

A lesser or secondary chief.

“Chatto (1860–1934) was a Chiricahua Apache subchief who later became an Apache Scout.”

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Meanings

nounsubchief (plural subchiefs)

plural subchiefs

  1. A lesser or secondary chief.

    Chatto (1860–1934) was a Chiricahua Apache subchief who later became an Apache Scout.

Origin

From sub- + chief. Piecewise doublet of subchef and subhead.

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Cite this entry
APA

subchief. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subchief

MLA

“subchief.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subchief. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “subchief,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/subchief.

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