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- [tan-ist, thaw-nist]
- /ˈtæn ɪst, ˈθɔ nɪst/
- /ˈtænɪst /
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- [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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Parts of speech for Tanist
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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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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