JEVELOT, Fr. Javelin. A term used among the ancients to express every thing that was missile; it is derived from the Latin, jacutum à jaculando.
JAZERAN, Fr. an obsolete term which was formerly applied to an able veteran.
ICH DIEN, I serve. A motto belonging to the badge of the arms of the British prince of Wales, which was first assumed by Edward surnamed the Black Prince, after the battle of Cressy in 1346. Dieu et Mon Droit, in the badge of the British king’s arms, was used by Richard I. on a victory over the French in 1194.
ICHNOGLANS. It has been a singular maxim of policy among the Turks to prefer Christian slaves, as confidential servants, to their own countrymen. Their motive originates in an idea, that the former having lost all recollection of their native spot, and of the tenderness which is innate between child and parent, would have no other interest at heart but that of their employers; whereas freemen in general measure their attachment to their masters by the rule of self accommodation and personal emolument. From these principles the grand Signor has established a body of Ichnoglans, in order that they may be devoted to his service; and as a security for their affection he frequently raises individuals amongst them to the highest posts of trust and dignity in the empire. The rank of Sepaler Agasi, or general of cavalry, has been conferred upon them; which appointment, next to that of grand vizir, of Mufti or of Bostangi, is the most considerable belonging to the Ottoman empire.
ICHNOGRAPHIE, Fr. Ichnography.
ICHNOGRAPHY, in fortification, denotes the plan or representation of the length and breadth of a fortification; the distinct parts of which are marked out either on the ground itself, or on paper. By this we are at once acquainted with the value of the different lines and angles which determine the exact breadth of fossés, the depth of ramparts, and of parapets. So that, in fact, a plan, upon the correct principles of ichnography, represents a work as it would appear if it were levelled to its foundations, and shewed only the expanse of ground upon which it had been erected. But the science of ichnography does not represent either the elevation or the depth of the different parts belonging to a fortification. This properly comes under profile, which does not, however, include length. See [Plan].
JEE, Ind. a title of respect which is used in India, and signifies sir, master, worship.
Jee Potr, Ind. a statement and decree.
JEHAUNDER, Ind. a term used in India, signifying the possessor of the world.
JEHAUN GEER, Ind. a term used in India, signifying the conqueror of the world.