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单词 tanistry
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tanistry


tan·ist

T0036700 (tăn′ĭst, thô′nĭst)n. The heir apparent to an ancient Celtic chief, elected during the chief's lifetime.
[Irish Gaelic tánaiste, second, tanist, from Old Irish tánaise; see sed- in Indo-European roots.]
tan′ist·ry n.

tanistry

an early Irish rule of succession in which the successor to a Celtic chief was chosen from among eligible males during the chief’s lifetime. — tanist, n.See also: Government

Tanistry


Tanistry

 

an ancient custom in Ireland, dating from tribal times, which regulated the succession to power of clan chieftains and kings. Under tanistry, the successor, or tanist, to the king or chieftain was chosen while the ruler was still alive; he was elected from among the representatives of the elite family having the right to claim succession. Originally, all freemen had the right to participate in the selection of the tanist. With the development of feudalization, only the clan elite enjoyed the privilege. The custom of tanistry continued until the early 17th century.

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