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cochief

cochief noun: a joint chief.

Noun

cochief (plural cochiefs)

  1. A joint chief.
    • Under the supervision of the cochiefs of the Youth Activities Section, and working within a wide range of suggested activities, plans and coordinates the activities of youth between the ages of 10 and 18, as they may be related to civilian defense.1941, United States. Congress. Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures Joint Committee, Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditure, Hearings Before ...., 77-1 to 78-1, Pursuant to Section...

Forms of cochief

pluralcochiefs
alternative formco-chief

Origin of cochief

From co- + chief. Piecewise doublet of cohead.

Questions about cochief

What does cochief mean?
Cochief means a joint chief.
What part of speech is cochief?
Cochief is a noun.
What is the plural of cochief?
The plural of cochief is cochiefs.

Words near cochief in the dictionary

  1. cochayuyo
  2. cochayuyos
  3. Coche
  4. Cochenour
  5. Cochenours
  6. cochief
  7. cochiefs
  8. Cochimi
  9. Cochimí
  10. Cochin
  11. Cochin China

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