The Chief of the Name, or in older English usage Captain of his Nation, is the recognised head of a family or clan (clann in Irish and Scottish Gaelic). The term is in use as a title in Ireland and Scotland where Gaelic traditions still survive.
Read more about Chief Of The Name: In Ireland, In Scotland
Famous quotes containing the words the name, chief of and/or chief:
“The name of the slough was Despond.”
—John Bunyan (1628–1688)
“I was not content to believe in a personal devil and serve him, in the ordinary sense of the word. I wanted to get hold of him personally and become his chief of staff.”
—Aleister Crowley (1875–1947)
“Then one of the twelve, who was called Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I betray him to you?” They paid him thirty pieces of silver.”
—Bible: New Testament, Matthew 26:14 ,15.