Definition of "spahi"
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An Ottoman (Turkish empire) cavalryman, especially as recruited under a land-based system.
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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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