English Explanatory Dictionary

tanistry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of tenure, in ancient Scotland and Ireland, whereby succession was passed to an elected member of the same extended family.

Pronunciation

/ˈtæ.nɪ.stɹi/

Word forms

tanistry tanistries

Etymology

From tanist + -ry.

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