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Webster 1913 Edition


Kavass

Ka-vass′

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Kavasses
(#)
[Turk.
kāvvās
]
An armed constable; also, a government servant or courier.
[Turkey]

Definition 2024


kavass

kavass

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Noun

kavass (plural kavasses)

  1. A Turkish armed policeman or courier