spahi (plural spahis)
(history) An Ottoman (Turkish empire) cavalryman, especially as recruited under a land-based system.
(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
• Saiph, aphis, apish, pahis
Source: Wiktionary
Spa"hi, Spa"hee, n. Etym: [Per., Turk., & Hind. sipahi: cf. F. spahi. See Seroy.]
1. Formerly, one of the Turkish cavalry.
2. An Algerian cavalryman in the French army.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
18 June 2025
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