Definitions for chiefdom

chiefdom chief·dom

Spelling: [cheef-duh m]
IPA: /ˈtʃif dəm/

Chiefdom is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 19 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 224 anagrams from letters in chiefdom (cdefhimo).

Definitions for chiefdom

noun

  1. the rank or office of a chief.
  2. the territory or people over which a chief rules.

Origin of chiefdom

First recorded in 1570-80; chief + -dom

Examples for chiefdom

It should be the largest and most magnificent of all the Indian head-dresses, as it is the insignia of chiefdom.

His love for his wife was an insane love—it far outdid his love for his chiefdom.

Candidates for the chiefdom had to show their fitness, and "a young lord's first spoil" was a necessary exploit.

Sebituane's successor in the chiefdom was his daughter, Ma-mochisane.

Word Value for chiefdom
Scrable

19

Words with friends

20

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