Firak—bodies of troops.
Firman—a decree issued by the Sultan.
Giaour—an infidel.
Ichoglanler—pages of non-Muhammadan parentage brought up at the Sultan's palace.
Imam—a priest who recites the canonical prayers.
Jamak—the servant of a Janissary.
Janissaries—literally, "new soldiers" (jeni-cheri), originally captive children brought up to be soldiers. This corps was for centuries the flower of the Ottoman army.
Janissary Aga—the chief of the Janissaries.
Jerid—a stick used as a dart in military exercises.
Kadi—a judge.