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Rarespahi
The correct spelling is spahi.
How to pronounce spahi
noun
IPA: /ˈspɑːhiː/
Say it like: Spa-hi
The correct spelling is spahi. (history) An Ottoman (Turkish empire) cavalryman, especially as recruited under a land-based system.
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Definition
noun
- 1.(history) An Ottoman (Turkish empire) cavalryman, especially as recruited under a land-based system.
- 2.(history) A soldier in a mainly Arab-recruited cavalry (originally horse, later light armored) regiment in French colonial service in (former/ in name still) Ottoman North African provinces
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