Chiefess is a synonym of chieftainess.
As nouns the difference between chieftainess and chiefess
is that chieftainess is in tribal societies, a female chieftain or the wife of a chieftain while chiefess is a female chief or the wife of a chief.
chieftainess
English
Noun
(chieftainesses)
In tribal societies, a female chieftain or the wife of a chieftain.
chiefess
English
Noun
(chiefesses)
(Hawaii) A female chief or the wife of a chief.
Synonyms
* chieftainess