tanistry

名词 n.
中文释义
英 /ˈtæ.nɪ.stɹi/   

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A form of tenure, in ancient Scotland and Ireland, whereby succession was passed to an elected member of the same extended family. historical,uncountable,usually
    — They also have to make allowance, in place of primogeniture, for the practice of tanistry, that is, the naming of a successor who was not necessarily the ruler's son.

词形变化

tanistries plural

词源

From tanist + -ry.
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