janizary noun. ['dʒanɪz(ǝ)ri] Also janissary [-ɪs-]. E16.
[French janissaire, ult. from Turkish yeniçeri, from yeni new + çeri troops.]
1. Hist. A member of a body of Turkish infantry, orig. composed mainly of tributary children of Christians, forming the Sultan's guard and the main part of the standing army from the 14th to the 18th cents. E16.

2. A devoted follower, supporter, or guard. M16.

3. Hist. A member of a Turkish armed escort for travellers in the East. E17.

Comb.:
janizary music = Turkish music s.v. TURKISH adjective.

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