sagamore

noun4

1. •
   (US, historical) A chief of one or several Native American tribe(s), especially of the Algonquians.

   • An Indian Soggamore is not in his full Pomp and Bravery without one of these Birds in his Ear for a Pendant. — 1693
2. •
   Synonym of sachem.
3. •
   (US, historical) A high-ranking officer of the Tammany Hall political organization responsible for taking care of its property.
4. •
   (informal, no longer used) An eminent member of a group, or an eminent person in society.