Definition of spahi Spahi

spa•hi

We found 4 definitions of spahi from 3 different sources.

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What does spahi mean?

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  • spahi (Noun)
    An Ottoman Turkish empire cavalryman, especially as recruited under a land-based system.
  • spahi (Noun)
    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.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • spahi (n.)
    Alt. of Spahee

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • spahi
    spä′hē, n. one of the irregular cavalry of the Turkish armies before the reorganisation of 1836.—Also Spa′hee. [Sepoy.]

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