noun
bergen
BUR-guhn
noun
1
A large framed rucksack, historically used by the military, worn on the back for carrying heavy gear.
"Each recruit was issued a bergen packed with 30kg of kit for the march."
How to Use Bergen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA large military-style backpack, a term used mainly in British English.
When to use it
Mostly used in British and Commonwealth military contexts; Americans would usually just say "rucksack" or "pack."
Word Forms
bergens plural
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Etymology
Shortened from "Bergen rucksack," likely named after its Norwegian creator, and linked to the city of Bergen in Norway.