"chiefer" meaning in English

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Adjective

Head templates: {{head|en|comparative adjective}} chiefer
  1. (rare) comparative form of chief: more chief Tags: comparative, form-of, rare Form of: chief (extra: more chief)
    Sense id: en-chiefer-en-adj-uvaMW6ve Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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