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disdar

disdar

1 9.9
A person who guards a castle or fortress in older times
  • noun
  • /ˈdɪzdɑr/
  • Archaic
: disdar
  • During the siege, the disdar organized the defense of the fortress.

Examples

  • Visitors had to report to the disdar before entering the stronghold.

  • The disdar ensured that the castle gates were locked every night.

  • The disdar was responsible for the castle's defense.

  • In the Ottoman Empire, a disdar held great power.

  • The disdar of the fortress was responsible for ensuring its security and managing the guards.

  • As the disdar, he held the key to the castle and decided who could enter.

  • The villagers respected the disdar, knowing he protected them from enemy attacks.

Synonyms

castellan
vsdisdar
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A person who is in charge of a castle in medieval times

is specific to the Ottoman Empire rather than medieval Europe
burgrave
vsdisdar
  • Archaic
9.9

A noble who governs a castle or town in Germany in the Middle Ages

is limited to keeping a castle or fortress rather than governing territories

Surface Forms

disdar singular
disdars plural

Etymology

Disdar comes from Persian and Turkish parts diz 'fortress' and -dar 'holder'. So a disdar was the person who 'held' or looked after a castle, like a warden or head guard.