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JANIZARY, JANISSARY

\d͡ʒˈanɪzəɹi], \d‍ʒˈanɪzəɹi], \dʒ_ˈa_n_ɪ_z_ə_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of JANIZARY, JANISSARY

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A soldier of the old Turkish foot-guards, formed originally of a tribute of children taken from Christian subjects.
JANIZARIAN.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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