big Chief
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Malcolm III was indeed known as "Canmore" from the Gaelic for "big head" or "big chief".
From BBC
As you’re snowshoeing through immense snowdrifts and frosted evergreens, look out for several peaks: Cowboy Mountain, Big Chief Mountain, and mounts Daniel and Hinman.
From Seattle Times
He has become a big chief of a Black Indian group, the Xodokan Nation, just as his uncle and grandfather were before him.
From New York Times
They all worked for the Big Chief Chrome Company, whose manager was Industry Jongwe, Nhamo’s uncle.
From Literature
Exeter’s “Big Chief” mascot was dropped in 2020 and Native American-themed names at the stadium bars have also been changed.
From Seattle Times
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