Definition of Tánaiste

1. Noun. the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Ireland ¹

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Definition of Tánaiste

1. the deputy Prime Minister of Ireland [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tánaiste

tan
tan line
tan lines
tan shen
tan someone's hide
tana
tanacetol
tanadar
tanadars
tanager
tanagers
tanagra
tanagras
tanagrine
tanagroid
tanaiste
tanaistes
tanalize
tanalized
tanalizing
tanas
tanate
tanbark
tanbark oak
tanbarks
tanbur
tanburs
tancoite
tanda
tandas

Literary usage of Tánaiste

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Dictionary of English History by Sidney Low, Frederick Sanders Pulling (1910)
"This kinsman was called the " tanaiste." The tanaiste of a »-Í was elected ... to keep together as a "joint and undivided family," and elected a tanaiste. ..."

2. Illustrated History of Ireland, from the Earliest Period by Mary Francis Cusack (1873)
"The tanaiste had a separate establishment and distinct privileges. ... The tanaiste, however, was allotted the dwelling-house and other privileges. ..."

3. The History of Ireland, Ancient and Modern: Derived from Our Native Annals by Martin Haverty (1872)
"This was the origin of tanaiste, a successor, ... The tanaiste had a separate maintenance and establishment, as well as distinct privileges and liabilities. ..."

4. The History of Ireland, Ancient and Modern: Derived from Our Native Annals by Martin Haverty (1867)
"This was the origin of tanaiste, a successor, ... The tanaiste had a separate mainte- nd establishment, as well as distinct ..."

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