(1):
(a.) Principal or most eminent in any quality or action; most distinguished; having most influence; taking the lead; most important; as, the chief topic of conversation; the chief interest of man.
(2):
(a.) Highest in office or rank; principal; head.
(3):
(n.) The upper third part of the field. It is supposed to be composed of the dexter, sinister, and middle chiefs.
(4):
(n.) The principal part; the most valuable portion.
(5):
(a.) Very intimate, near, or close.
(6):
(n.) The head or leader of any body of men; a commander, as of an army; a head man, as of a tribe, clan, or family; a person in authority who directs the work of others; the principal actor or agent.
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