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Meaning of JANISSARY

Pronunciation:  'jani`seree

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [n]  a Turkish soldier
  2. [n]  a loyal supporter; "every politician has a following of janissaries"
 
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 See Also: follower, soldier

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Jan"is*sa*ry\, n.
See {Janizary}.
 

 

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