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Word: Tanist
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Irish, Scottish Gaelic tánaiste, literally ‘second in excellence’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈtanɪst
Dialects: British English
Definition:
the heir apparent to a Celtic chief, typically the most vigorous adult of his kin, elected during the chief's lifetime.
Short Definition:heir apparent to Celtic chief
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