"tanistry" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈtæ.nɪ.stɹi/ [UK] Forms: tanistries [plural]
Etymology: From tanist + -ry. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|tanist|ry}} tanist + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} tanistry (usually uncountable, plural tanistries)
  1. (historical) A form of tenure, in ancient Scotland and Ireland, whereby succession was passed to an elected member of the same extended family. Tags: historical, uncountable, usually

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