Definitions for tanistries

tanistries tan·ist·ry

Spelling: [tan-uh-stree, thaw-nuh-]
IPA: /ˈtæn ə stri, ˈθɔ nə-/

Tanistries is a 10 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 652 anagrams from letters in tanistries (aeiinrsstt).

Definitions for tanistries

noun

  1. the system among various Celtic tribes of choosing a tanist.

Origin of tanistries

First recorded in 1590-1600; tanist + -ry

Examples for tanistries

tanistry continued in force there until the beginning of the last century.

The customs of "gavelkinde" and "tanistry" were attended with the same absurdity in the distribution of property.

The law of succession, called tanaisteacht, or tanistry, is one of the most peculiar of the Brehon laws.

Freehold and leasehold, primogeniture and entail, took the place of tribal ownership and tanistry.

Notwithstanding the above decision, it is probable that a description of tanistry and gavelkind does not exhaust the subject.

Word Value for tanistries
Scrable

11

Words with friends

11

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