Plural of chieftain
regular plural
The plural of chieftain is chieftains.
Forms of chieftain
| Singular | chieftain /ˈt͡ʃiːf.tən/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | chieftains |
| Countable | countable |
Chieftains in a sentence
- They were probably the work of individual craftsmen working to meet the chieftains' needs.1970, Kazimierz Godłowski, “The chronology of the Late Roman and early migration periods in Central Europe”, in Acta scientiarum...
- The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war.From the entry overlord
- In Ulster the great chieftains had become peers of the realm.1998, James Lydon, “The End of the Old Order”, in The Making of Ireland: From Ancient Times to the Present, London; New York, N.Y.…. From the entry shire
- Tribal chieftains in Africa had had official remembrancers about them; I was Ulick's remembrancer.1976 September, Saul Bellow, Humboldt’s Gift, New York, N.Y.: Avon Books, →ISBN, page 387. From the entry remembrancer
- I never saw so many great chieftains surrounded by so many brave warriors!1961, Norma Lorre Goodrich, “Beowulf”, in The Medieval Myths, New York: The New American Library, page 32. From the entry winehall
Meaning of chieftain
- noun A leader of a clan or tribe.
- noun A leader of a group.
Questions about the plural of chieftain
- What is the plural of chieftain?
- The plural of chieftain is chieftains.
- Is chieftain countable?
- Chieftain is a countable noun.
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