sennachie

/ˈsɛnəki/
noun
  1. A storyteller or historian in ancient Scottish or Irish culture, especially one who recited genealogies and legends.
    • In medieval Ireland, a sennachie was responsible for preserving the oral history of the tribe.
    • The clan's sennachie recited the heroic deeds of their ancestors at the gathering.
    • The old sennachie captivated the children with tales of ancient warriors and kings.
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