tanistry

n. （爱尔兰）凯尔特族酋长继承人 (tanist的变形)

发音

UK /ˈtæ.nɪ.stɹi/

词形变化

tanistries 复数 tanistries

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    历史 不可数

词源

From tanist + -ry.

来源：wiktionary