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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Janissaire, n. [e.m.E. janisar, -izar, -iser, -izere (a 1548), F. janissaire.] A janissary. —1598 James VI Basil. Doron 118/13.
Suffer nane about you to mell in any mennis particulairs but lyke the Turkis ianissaires lett thame knan na father bot you
