CHIAUSI, among the Turks, officers employed in executing the vizirs, bashaws, and other great men: the orders for doing this, the grand signior sends them wrapped up in a black cloth; on the reception of which they immediately perform their office.
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CHIAUSI, among the Turks, officers employed in executing the vizirs, bashaws, and other great men: the orders for doing this, the grand signior sends them wrapped up in a black cloth; on the reception of which they immediately perform their office
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