Meaning of derbendcis | Babel Free

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Noun. [B2]

Examples

“In 1576 the derbendcis near Yalova applied to the Porte, saying that it was not possible for them to perform⟳ their duties properly, unless they were permitted to bear⟳ the tiifeng (musket), for highway robbers were armed with this weapon.”

“The service of the derbendcis was spread⟳ widely throughout Macedonia, consisting as it did of providing safe passage through gorges and other places where passage was difficult on the more important military and trade⟳ routes.”

“In addition, they may have⟳ gained leadership skills and prominence over other tribes because it was they, as derbendcis, who maintained and probably came to control⟳ the trade⟳ routes throughout the northern mountains.”

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