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1. (n.) janissary
(often cap.) a member of an elite military unit of the Turkish army organized in the 14th century and abolished in 1826.
2. janissary
a member of any group of loyal guards, soldiers, or supporters.
Etymology: (1520–30; < F janissaire < It gian(n)izzero < Turkish yeniçeri=yeni new +çeri soldiery, militia)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) janissary
a loyal supporter
"every politician has a following of janissaries"
2. (noun) Janissary
a Turkish soldier
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) janissary
see Janizary
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