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tanistry

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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.
tanistry
an early Irish rule of succession in which the successor to a Celtic chief was chosen from among eligible males during the chief’s lifetime. — tanist, n.
See also: Government


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