Part 34 (1/2)

JANISSARIES--literally, ”new soldiers” (jeni-cheri), originally captive children brought up to be soldiers. This corps was for centuries the flower of the Ottoman army.

JANISSARY AGA--the chief of the Janissaries.

JERID--a stick used as a dart in military exercises.

KADI--a judge.

KADUN-KEIT-KHUDA--guardian of the harem.

KAPU-AGASI--Lord Chamberlain.

KAPUDAN PASHA--Lord High Admiral.

KAPUJI--gate-keeper of the Seraglio.

KAPUJI PASHA--the introducer of the amba.s.sadors.

KAPU-KIAJA--chief magistrate.

KHAT-I-SHERIF--a command either signed by the Sultan or issued directly through him.

KHUMBARAJI--a bombardier.

KIZLAR-AGASI--chief inspector of the harem.

MOLLAH--the t.i.tle of the highest grade of Ulemas.

MUEZZIN--the caller to prayer.

MUFTIS--those of the Ulemas who publish or seal the fetvas or other public doc.u.ments.

MURs.h.i.+D--a spiritual guide.

NAMAZAT--the canonical prayer.

ODALISK--a concubine; literally, chambermaid.

ORTA--a company of Janissaries.