ALL meanings of tanist
tan·ist
T t - 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