Meaning Of The Word Tanist

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tanist in American English
in early Ireland, the elected heir of a living Celtic chief in a system limiting the choice to the chief's kin
noun: the successor apparent to a Celtic chief, usually the oldest or worthiest of his kin, chosen by election among the tribe during the chief 's lifetime

tanist in British English
noun: the heir apparent of a Celtic chieftain chosen by election during the chief's lifetime: usually the worthiest of his kin

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