Nökhör
Mongolian society
nökhör, (Mongol: “comrade”) In Mongolia during the time of Genghis Khan (c. 1160–1227), one who forswore loyalty to family and clan to devote himself to following a leader to whom he attached himself. Many of Genghis Khan’s best generals were nökhör. In modern times the word is used more loosely.
What's Your Reaction?