spa·hi
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Definition of spahi
1
: one of a former corps of irregular Turkish cavalry
2
: one of a former corps of Algerian native cavalry in the French army
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“Spahi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spahi. Accessed 16 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of spahi was in 1562
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