Obs. rare–1. [ad. Irish and Gael. tanaistear, f. tanaiste (see prec.) + fhear man.] = prec.
1612. Davies, Why Ireland, etc. (1767), 182. For every theft under fourteen pence, a fine of five marks should be paid: forty-six shillings and eight pence to the Captain, and twenty shillings to the Tanister.
