Glossary of Caucasian Terms
abaz: a silver coin minted by the Russians for use in Georgia
amanat: hostage or hostages, used in the Caucasus for diplomatic purposes
arba: a two- or four-wheeled horse-drawn cart
aul: village
bashlik: a pointed hood with long flaps for tying around the neck
bek: alternate spelling of bey, “chieftain”
burdyuk: a Caucasian wineskin
chadra: a long garment with a headcover or veil
chikhir: young wine
delibash: Turkish cavalrymen
dolman: a long, loose Turkish robe, open in front
pashalik: the territory governed by a Turkish pasha, a high military/political officer
saklia: a flat-roofed Caucasian mountain dwelling, most often of one room
seraskir: a Turkish army commander