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headman

noun as in chieftain

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The district headman is the deputy of the tribal ward headman to whom he is immediately responsible.

We retraced our steps a few miles up the valley to a village ruled over by a friendly woman, the widow of the late headman.

The people saw him and welcomed him back, making him their Headman, and giving him the place of honor in their gatherings.

Orth'ris began rowlin' his eyes an' crackin' his fingers an' dancin' a step-dance for to impress the Headman.

The headman rolled his eye where Kim was chatting to a girl in blue as she laid crackling thorns on a fire.

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On this page you'll find 12 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to headman, such as: bigwig, boss, tribal chief, captain, director, and head.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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