‖n. [ F. ] 1. A chief or head person. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The head cook of large establishment, as a club, a family, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Her.) Same as Chief. [ 1913 Webster ]
‖n.; pl. Chefs-d'œuvre [ F. ] A masterpiece; a capital work in art, literature, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]