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jaeger
/ˈjeɪɡəɹ/
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What does jaeger mean?
noun
- Any of three seabirds in the skua genus Stercorarius.
- A hunter or hunter's attendant.
- A sharpshooter, a rifleman, light infantry.
More meanings (3)
noun
- The proprietary name of a range of woollen clothing; an item of woollen clothing.
- (historical) A rifle.
proper noun
- Alternative form of Jäger: (informal) Jägermeister
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈjeɪɡəɹ/
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With regard to the clothing, the main bulk was of woollen material as supplied by Jaeger of London.
As underwear you want the lightest Jaeger wool.
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We had eighteen fur bags, and it was necessary, therefore, to issue ten of the Jaeger woollen bags in order to provide for the twenty-eight men of the party.
Jaeger, Dr., length of bones increased from carrying weights; on the difficulty of approaching herds of wild animals; male Silver-pheasant, rejected when his plumage was spoilt.
As regards camp equipment, all that need be taken out from England are a small double-fly tent, three Jaeger blankets, a collapsible bath, a Wolseley valise, and a good filter; and even these can be obtained just as good locally.