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 Definitions of tanist  [ˈtæn ɪst, ˈθɔ nɪst]  

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Definition of 'tanist' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) tanist
the heir apparent to an ancient Celtic chief, elected by the tribe during the chief's lifetime.

Etymology:  (1530–40; < Ir tánaiste second, substitute, tanist)

Definition of 'tanist' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) tanist
in Ireland, a lord or proprietor of a tract of land or of a castle, elected by a family, under the system of tanistry

'tanist' - Nearby Entries  

tangun  tangwhaup  tanier  tanist  tanistry  tanite  tankia  



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