Definitions for tanistˈtæn ɪst, ˈθɔ nɪst
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
tan•istˈtæn ɪst, ˈθɔ nɪst(n.)
the heir apparent to an ancient Celtic chief, elected by the tribe during the chief's lifetime.
Category: Western History
Origin of tanist:
1530–40; < Ir tánaiste second, substitute, tanist
Wiktionary
tanist(Noun)
The heir presumptive to a Celtic clan.
Origin: From tánaiste.
Webster Dictionary
Tanist(noun)
in Ireland, a lord or proprietor of a tract of land or of a castle, elected by a family, under the system of tanistry
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