cheiff
Cheiff is a neologism that appears in certain online communities and speculative fiction to describe a person or role that combines leadership with culinary responsibility. In this usage, a cheiff may be a village head, guildmaster, or project lead who also oversees meals, provisioning, or kitchen management, reflecting a symbolic link between governance and nourishment. The term is not widely standardized, and its meaning varies by context.
Etymology and origins: The coinage seems to blend chief and chef, with an extra -f or a
Usage: In fiction, cheiffs are sometimes depicted as principled leaders who ensure the welfare of their community
Reception: Cheiff remains niche and lacks an official or widely recognized definition, being largely confined to
See also: chef, chief, leadership, provisioning, world-building.