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   janissary

   /ˈdʒanɪs(ə)ri/

   noun

   • 1. a member of the Turkish infantry forming the Sultan's guard between the 14th and 19th centuries. historical
   • ▪ a devoted follower or supporter. historical

   Word Origin early 16th century: from French janissaire, based on Turkish yeniçeri, from yeni ‘new’ + çeri ‘troops’.

   Scrabble Points: 19

   • J

     8

   • A

     1

   • N

     1

   • I

     1

   • S

     1

   • S

     1

   • A

     1

   • R

     1

   • Y

     4

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