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Definition of tanist in English: tanistnoun ˈtanɪstˈtanist The heir apparent to a Celtic chief, typically the most vigorous adult of his kin, elected during the chief's lifetime. Example sentencesExamples - The chief usually named the tanist while he was living, and the individual bore the title during the remaining lifetime of the chief.
- The clan organization consisted of the chief, the tanist, the chieftains, the captain, the daoin'-uaisle - the gentlemen, and the general body of the clan.
- While it was not the rule for the king to be killed by his tanist, it was not uncommon either.
- Following the tanist in the hierarchy of the clan is the commander or military leader.
- The tanist shall receive the ancient and honorable coronet of the Principality according to the traditions of the Principality.
Derivatives noun The Tanist was the person next in succession to the Chief according to the laws of tanistry. Example sentencesExamples - Generally, however, inheritance under Gaelic law was governed by tanistry, whereby land was, on the death of the lord, passed on to his successor by an elective process supervised by the ‘eldest and worthiest’ of his surviving kinsmen.
- In the settlement of succession, the law of tanistry prevailed in Ireland from the earliest accounts of time.
- However, it is indeed possible to devise a system of differencing based on tanistry, which could be completely compatible with Gaelic conventions of inheritance.
- According to the custom of tanistry, the chieftainship of a tribe passed not by regular descent, nor by will, but by election, only relatives of the chief being eligible.
Origin Mid 16th century: from Irish, Scottish Gaelic tánaiste, literally 'second in excellence'. Definition of tanist in US English: tanistnounˈtanist The heir apparent to a Celtic chief, typically the most vigorous adult of his kin, elected during the chief's lifetime. Example sentencesExamples - Following the tanist in the hierarchy of the clan is the commander or military leader.
- The tanist shall receive the ancient and honorable coronet of the Principality according to the traditions of the Principality.
- The chief usually named the tanist while he was living, and the individual bore the title during the remaining lifetime of the chief.
- While it was not the rule for the king to be killed by his tanist, it was not uncommon either.
- The clan organization consisted of the chief, the tanist, the chieftains, the captain, the daoin'-uaisle - the gentlemen, and the general body of the clan.
Origin Mid 16th century: from Irish, Scottish Gaelic tánaiste, literally ‘second in excellence’. |