yager

noun

ya·​ger

ˈyāgə(r)

plural -s

1

: jaeger sense 1

2

: a rifle having a short barrel and large bore formerly used in the U.S.

Word History

Etymology

modification of German jäger

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Rhymes for yager

• ager
• gauger
• pager
• stager
• wager
• teenager