Associations to the word «Tanistry» - Word Associations Network

Noun

Seniority
Succession
Monarchy
Heir
Dynasty
Throne
Chief
Ireland
Scotland
Blood
Rule
Law
System
Son
Election
King
Order
Line

Adjective

Elective
Hereditary
Gaelic
Scottish
Irish
Male
King
According
Common
Called

Verb

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Wiktionary

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

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