haseki
English
Etymology
Turkish [Term?]
Noun
haseki (plural hasekis)
- (historical) The chief consort of an Ottoman sultan; later, any of several consorts of the sultan.
- 2016, Şefika Şule Erçetin, Women Leaders in Chaotic Environments (page 76)
- Hasekis had the strongest status in the hierarchy following sultanas according to the amount of their salaries and they took place in this status in harem.
- 2016, Şefika Şule Erçetin, Women Leaders in Chaotic Environments (page 76)