chieftain

During the reign of King James I, nearly all agricultural land in Ulster was confiscated from native Irish chieftains and delivered to new owners, required to be English-speaking Protestants loyal to the crown.

The Israeli military did not specify whether the Hezbollah chieftain, who last week had harshly denounced the recent Israeli attacks and vowed revenge, was a target.

“But I sold their chieftain’s son a wedding ring,” he said.

Later in the war, Billy was with Washington when he met with six Delaware Indian chieftains, trying to win their alliance against the British.

Critics say the annual meeting, which started more than half a century ago, are a preserve of business chieftains who covet greater wealth and politicians who want to stay in power.