What is "subchiefs"

Usage examples of "subchiefs".

Arghun and a couple of fallen subchiefs from other clans received burial.

Couplets of Horseclans Law only insist that tanist, chief and subchiefs of a clan be of blood relationship.

Indian agent managed to get fifteen chiefs and subchiefs to sign a removal treaty, the U.

The subchiefs called a council and told all that Big Foot wanted to obey the officers of the army.

There were several subchiefs among them, and Aska invited them to join in the council.

The bulk of this present lot were of Clans Skaht and Baikuh, and were led by Chief Hwahlt Skaht of Skaht, along with subchiefs from both clans.

In fact, some of the subchiefs had already moved out, up or down the coast, or inland.

One of his subchiefs stepped out four paces in front of the center of the rank and stood with the pole of the white-and-gold banner planted on the snow at his feet.