1800 J. Cottle vii. 147 In our strength We dared him [sc. Rollo], and the robber Chieftain fled To ravage weaker climes.
1927 F. M. Thrasher iv. xx. 430 The robber chieftains..work their wills and cow the timorous populace.
2003 (Nexis) 11 July 21 National treasures should be owned by the nation and not the relatives of long-ago robber chieftains.