hattischeriff

A decree emanating directly from the Sultan of Turkey, and subscribed with these or similar words, "Let my order be executed according to its form and import." These words are usually written in ornamented characters. A hatti-scheriff differs from a firman in being irrevocable. Scheriff is Turkish, from Arab. sharif =great, grand, magnificent, illustrious. A Hatti-scheriff was sent forth on June 6, 1853, confirming the rights of the Greek Christians. hat-ting, s. [Eng. hat; -ing.] 1. The trade or busine of a hatter; the making of hats. 2. Stuff for making hats.