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.