krag
/kræɡ/Definitions
1. noun
A type of medieval Scandinavian archer, also known as a ‘skirmisher’ or ‘light infantryman’.
“The krag was a common sight on medieval battlefields, providing support to heavier infantry units.”
2. noun
A type of Norwegian rifle, a semi-automatic bolt-action rifle used by the Norwegian military from the early 20th century.
“The Norwegian military replaced the krag rifle with a more modern, high-precision rifle in the mid-20th century.”