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Originally Posted by Kazanne
Well I didn't know that,never heard it before  just helping the 'truth' along with his hate. |
"May have originally come from Mameluke or Mamluke - Arab mercenaries who were most powerful from about the 13th to 16th centuries. Napoleon used these cavalry warriors as well. Their uniforms; white turbans, vests, red pants and equally colorful boots, may well have spurred the foolish, silly and/or unmanly label".