tanist

tan·ist

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tan-ist, thaw-nist]
- /ˈtæn ɪst, ˈθɔ nɪst/
- /ˈtænɪst /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tan-ist, thaw-nist]
- /ˈtæn ɪst, ˈθɔ nɪst/

Definitions of tanist word

noun tanist 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. 1
noun tanist the heir apparent of a Celtic chieftain chosen by election during the chief's lifetime: usually the worthiest of his kin 0
noun tanist in early Ireland, the elected heir of a living Celtic chief in a system limiting the choice to the chief's kin 0

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Origin of tanist

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1530-40, tanist is from the Irish word tánaiste second, substitute, heir by election

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tanist popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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