Meaning Of The Word Tanist
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Tanist Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Tanist?
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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