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spahi

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noun

IPA: /ˈspɑːhiː/

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The correct spelling is spahi. (history) An Ottoman (Turkish empire) cavalryman, especially as recruited under a land-based system.

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noun

  1. 1.(history) An Ottoman (Turkish empire) cavalryman, especially as recruited under a land-based system.
  2. 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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