: a Turkish messenger or sergeant

Word History

Etymology

Turkish çavuş

First Known Use

1595, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of chiaus was in 1595

Dictionary Entries Near chiaus

Cite this Entry

“Chiaus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiaus. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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