ɪst, ˈθɔ noun History/Historical.
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.
Origin:
1530–40; < Irish tánaiste second, substitute, heir by election
1530–40; < Irish tánaiste second, substitute, heir by election
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| —n | |
| history the heir apparent of a Celtic chieftain chosen by election during the chief's lifetime: usually the worthiest of his kin | |
| [C16: from Irish Gaelic tánaiste, literally: the second person] | |
| 'tanistry | |
| —n | |
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tanist
"elected heir of a Celtic chief," 1538, from Gael. tanaiste, lit. "parallel, second," from O.Ir. tanaise "designated successor," from Celt. *tani-hessio- "one who is waited for."
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