yager

Formerly, a member of various bodies of light infantry in the armies of different German states, recruited largely from foresters, etc.; now, a member of certain special battalions or corps of infantry or cavalry, generally organized as riflemen.

Same as jäger.

In the German army, one belonging to a body of light infantry armed with rifles, resembling the chasseur of the French army.

A heavy, muzzle-loading hunting rifle

A Jäger, an elite soldier of the Austrian army