spahi Meaning, Definition & Usage

Spa"hi, Spa"hee noun (Also<
  • Spahi
  • Spahee
)
Etymology
Per., Turk., & Hind. sipahi: cf. F. spahi. See Seroy.
Definitions
  1. Formerly, one of the Turkish cavalry.
  2. An Algerian cavalryman in the French army.

Webster 1913