yager
/ˈjeɪɡər/
noun
- A type of German light infantry soldier or hunter, historically known for marksmanship.
- The museum displayed a uniform worn by a Prussian yager from the 1800s.
- During the war, a yager often served as a scout or sharpshooter.
- The yager units were known for their skill with rifles in the dense forests.
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