cochief

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English

Etymology

co- +‎ chief

Noun

cochief (plural cochiefs)

  1. A joint chief.
    • 1941, United States. Congress. Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditures Joint Committee, Reduction of Nonessential Federal Expenditure, Hearings Before ...., 77-1 to 78-1, Pursuant to Section 601 of the Revenue Act of 1941, page 976:
      Under the supervision of the cochiefs of the Youth Activities Section, and working within a wide range of suggested activities, plans and coordinates the activities of youth between the ages of 10 and 18, as they may be related to civilian defense.