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tanist

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tan·ist  (tnst, thônst)
n.
The heir apparent to an ancient Celtic chief, elected during the chief's lifetime.
[Irish Gaelic tánaiste, second, tanist, from Old Irish tánaise; see sed- in Indo-European roots.]
tanist·ry n.
tanist [ˈtænɪst]
n
(Historical Terms) History the heir apparent of a Celtic chieftain chosen by election during the chief's lifetime: usually the worthiest of his kin
[from Irish Gaelic tánaiste, literally: the second person]
tanistry  n
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And yesterday's first race Newmarket winner, Inler, was named by Harry Findlay after the sire of the legendary 1940 Irish Derby winner Tanist.
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And yesterday's first race Newmarket winner, Inler, was named by Harry Findlay after the sire of the legendary 1940 Irish Derby winner Tanist.
Off The Leash Muttley by The Racing Post (London, England)
 
 
 
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