alaylı

Turkish

Etymology

From Ottoman Turkish آلایلی (alaylı). Adjectival form of alay.

Noun

alaylı (definite accusative alaylıyi, plural alaylılar)

  1. (military, historical) An Ottoman officer without formal military education.
    Antonym: mektepli (“educated officer”)

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