Meaning ofjanissaryin English

Noun

1. a Turkish infantry soldier (historically of Christian descent)
   The janissary marched into the battlefield with pride.
2. a soldier in the former Ottoman elite guard
   The sultan relied on his loyal janissary to protect the palace.
3. a Turkish soldier escorting a traveller
   The merchant hired a janissary to escort him through the desert.
4. a highly loyal supporter (figurative sense)
   The politician's janissary defended him against all criticism.