chiaus

[ chous, choush ]

noun

, plural chiaus·es.

1. (in the Ottoman Empire) a court official who served as an ambassador, emissary, or member of a ceremonial escort.
2. a Turkish military rank approximating that of sergeant.

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiaus¹

1590–1600; < Turkish çavuş < Persian chāwush

Example Sentences

A Chiaus was at once dispatched to the Sultan, and there was held a Council.

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