buffalo soldier

Definition of buffalo soldier

1.A black soldier of the United States army who served in the American west in the late 1800's, often as an indian fighter, and usually as part of an all-black troop; - the name was given by the indians due to their their kinky hair, and the name was believed also to be a compliment on their courage.
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