tanistry

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Synonyms: ministry, tapestry, tanist, papistry, maistry, tapstry, tanists

Antonyms: ministry, tapestry, tanist, papistry, maistry, tapstry, tanists

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|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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