Phrases starting with the letter: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
Previous word: Tanis
Next word: tanistry
Definition of: tanist
(tan′ist, thôn′-) noun
Among the ancient Celts, the heir apparent to a chieftainship, elected in the lifetime of a chief from among the chief's kinsmen. [<Irish tānaiste second, heir presumptive]
Comment about this word, ask questions, or add new information about this topic: