| 释义 |
Definition of spahi in English: spahinoun ˈspɑːhiːˈspähē historical 1A member of the Turkish irregular cavalry. Example sentencesExamples - By his coming, the life of the spahi is saved; but his fear of his old comrades is such that he refuses to accept aid until they have themselves departed another way.
2A member of the Algerian cavalry in French service.
Origin Mid 16th century: from Turkish sipahi, from Persian sipāhī (see sepoy). Definition of spahi in US English: spahinounˈspähē historical 1A member of the Turkish irregular cavalry. Example sentencesExamples - By his coming, the life of the spahi is saved; but his fear of his old comrades is such that he refuses to accept aid until they have themselves departed another way.
2A member of the Algerian cavalry in French service.
Origin Mid 16th century: from Turkish sipahi, from Persian sipāhī (see sepoy). |