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| jan·is·sar·y [ jánnə sèrree ] (plural jan·is·sar·ies) or jan·i·zar·y [ jánnə zèrree ] (plural jan·i·zar·ies) |
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1. Turkish soldier: a member of the Turkish sultan's elite personal guard from the 14th century until 1826. Janissaries were recruited from Christians in the Balkans and disbanded as part of 19th-century reforms.
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2. devoted follower: a loyal follower or supporter
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| [Early 16th century. Via French janissaire< Turkish yeniçeri "new troops"] |
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