نوبتخانه

Ottoman Turkish

Etymology

Compound of نوبت (nevbet, nöbet, “shift, watch, turn; orchestra, concert”) +‎ خانه (hâne, “place”).

Noun

نوبتخانه • (nevbethâne or nöbethâne) (definite accusative نوبتخانه‌یی (nevbethâneyi, nöbethâneyi), plural نوبتخانه‌لر (nevbethâneler, nöbethâneler))

  1. guardhouse, guard station, a station for guards, especially at the entrance of a town, castle, fortification, etc.
    Synonym: بكجی قله‌سی (bekci kullesi)
  2. (historical) the place where a band performs an orchestra or concert planned for a specific date or schedule

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