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Janissary

Jan′is-sa-ry

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Noun.
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Janizary
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Definition 2024


janissary

janissary

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Noun

janissary (plural janissaries)

  1. An elite, highly loyal supporter.
  2. A soldier in a former elite Turkish guard.

Quotations

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Derived terms

  • janissary music

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