jan·is·sary /ˈʤænəˌsɛri, ˌzɛr-/
古時土耳其的禁衛軍
Jan·is·sa·ry n. See Janizary.
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Jan·i·za·ry n.; pl. Janizaries A soldier of a privileged military class, which formed the nucleus of the Turkish infantry, but was suppressed in 1826. [written also janissary.]
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janissary
n 1: a loyal supporter; "every politician has a following of
janissaries"
2: a Turkish soldier