Muezzin—the caller to prayer.

Muftis—those of the Ulemas who publish or seal the fetvas or other public documents.

Murshid—a spiritual guide.

Namazat—the canonical prayer.

Odalisk—a concubine; literally, chambermaid.

Orta—a company of Janissaries.

Palikár—"strong youth," a name given to themselves by the Klephts, freebooters of Thessaly.

Para—a farthing.

Reis-Effendi—Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Sandjak-i-Sherif—the sacred banner of the Prophet.