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noun
An officer with political influence; a head or chief in government, such as a sheriff, particularly where that person is Hispanic or of Mexican descent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US, informal
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noun
A boss in a business, company, or other organization.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: US
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History
Borrowed from Spanish jefe (“leader, boss”), from Old French chief, from Latin caput. Doublet of chief, chef, caput, and head.
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