Headman [noun]
Definition of Headman:
chief
Synonyms of Headman:
Sentence/Example of Headman:
The district headman is the deputy of the tribal ward headman to whom he is immediately responsible.
We retraced our steps a few miles up the valley to a village ruled over by a friendly woman, the widow of the late headman.
The people saw him and welcomed him back, making him their Headman, and giving him the place of honor in their gatherings.
Orth'ris began rowlin' his eyes an' crackin' his fingers an' dancin' a step-dance for to impress the Headman.
The headman rolled his eye where Kim was chatting to a girl in blue as she laid crackling thorns on a fire.
The headman is a certain William Pine, whose grandfather, George, has left a written account of the origin of the community.
Most of my hens do remember me in this substantial way, and the White Wyandottes are in great favor with the Headman.
Dane felt sorely tempted to leave the gold with the headman, under guard, but thought better of it.
Mastering himself with an effort, Dane managed to obtain some useful information from the headman.
Finally the headman was prevailed upon to provide carriers, and Dane and Amadu were borne out of the village in lurching hammocks.