head man

The head man of the agricultural clan was elected by the free choice of his fellows, his equals in rank and station.

Umbate, the head-man, who had visited the mission station, explained what he had seen in the smith's shop there.

Wade will rally when worst comes to worst, and be the head man in extremities.

The head man of the village settles disputes; his tribunal being in the open air.

Every village or group was represented in the general council by a head-man, who was sometimes chosen by the priests.