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What is Ottoman?
Quite hard to define. It was empire that lasted from 1293-1923. Eventually succeeded by Turkey. At the height of it's power the empire spanned over 3 continents -controlling most (if not all) of Southeastern Europe, Western Asia and Africa.
The empire was at the center of interactions between the Eastern and Western worlds for six centuries. With Constantinople as its capital city,and vast control of lands around the eastern Mediterranean, the Ottoman Empire was, in many respects, an Islamic successor to the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire.
Ottomans are most remembered as pioneers of gunpowder infantry and artillery (NOT inventors). Also they were famous for adopting the roman legion idea and building the infamous Janissary Corps, which were by far well trained, and experienced than counterparts. (til the decline,when they started acting like praetorian guards)
Mostly their achievements were militaristic. They successfully invaded and took over major parts in south-east Europe. But their most memorable achievements is the downfall of the western roman empire.
Also accredited with the idea of marching band music, well trained professional soldiers, their cultural impact-paintings,music etc etc.
The empire went to decline largely due to the inability of the new rulers, (none as good as their predecessors). The final blow came at WW1, when the empire dissolved to make home for Turkey.....phew i'm done.
oh they also made the first super-guns btw....
The Dardanelles gun was used to destroy the walls of Constantinople by the ottoman empire....
Ottoman - meme gif
Ottoman - video
Ottoman - what is it?
The situation that results when, during a game of backgammon, you have built on your side a series of blocks (two pieces on each point), such that the opponent is trapped, unable to escape.
(See Turkish Prison for a related term.)
(During a backgammon game.)
You: "Haha! You are now in an Ottoman Prison and cannot escape! If this was a Turkish Prison you might be able to get out, but this is an Ottoman Prison. Sorry my friend, you are not going anywhere for awhile ..."
Your opponent: "Damn."
What does "Ottoman" mean?
An "Ottoman" Empire is an empire of ottomans spanning rule of six centuries of ottomans in your family room.
We hit up Louis Shanks and now we have an "Ottoman" Empire in our family room.
Ottoman - what does it mean?
an "empire" that was responsible for the Dark Ages. Brittish and Hapsburg manipulated and collapsed.
That ottoman is such a blood thirsty savage barbarian he is such a turk!
Ottoman - meaning
verb, active: Agitated writhing on a footstool in a house other than your own.
Sam ottomaned at Myles's house when he was not given a ride home in a timely manner.
Ottoman - definition
A word used to categorize Halting victims
Sxnic became a ottoman after being slammed in a debate by HaltingSphinx
Ottoman - slang
A sexual position in which the man lays on an ottoman and bends over backwards off the back of the ottoman. The girl straddles and rides in the typical cowgirl or reverse cowgirl action.
Last night we did the ottoman.
Ottoman
istanbul was the capital city of ottoman empire
Ottoman
Simply the kindest, most honest guy in the world. He'll do everything he can to put a smile onto your face. If you manage to get him to have a smile on his get ready to fall. If you know an Otto make sure to keep them close by. They're simply the best in the world; hot as fuck too. 10/10 you're incredibly lucky to know one.
"Hey, who's the kid with all the girls swooning at his smile? "
"Oh! That's Ottoman, 10/10 isn't he?!"
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Hey, do you like my new ottoman?