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janissary

Quick answer

As a noun, janissary means an elite, highly loyal supporter.

Meanings of janissary

2 meanings

Older and rare meanings (1)

historicalAn infantry soldier, often of European Christian background from the Balkans as well as Eastern Europe and forcibly converted to Islam, in a former elite Turkish (Ottoman) guard (disbanded in 1826); (by extension) any Turkish soldier, particularly one escorting a traveller.

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Scrabble & Words With Friends: valid word19 points before bonuses.9 letters.