Bostanji—originally the gardeners of the Seraglio, subsequently attendants, body-guards.

Chorbaji—a Janissary officer.

Ciaus—palace officials employed as attendants, messengers, envoys.

Derbend Aga—the chief of the street watchmen.

Dirham—a coin worth about 2½d.

Divan—council of state.

Dzhin—a huge supernatural being.

Effendi—a title of honor.

Etmeidan—the headquarters of the Janissaries.

Fetva—the opinion or judgment of a mufti.