Abbacomes

/ˈæbəkoʊmz/ noun

In the Ottoman Empire, a chief official or minister responsible for important administrative duties (plural or historical term).

From Turkish/Ottoman abbacı, a position title that varies in exact function but typically refers to a high government official. The suffix -comes may reflect historical Greek influence.

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