"bergen" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: bergens [plural]
Etymology: Shortened from Bergen rucksack, possibly named after their creator, Norwegian Ole F. Bergan, combined with the name of the Norwegian city of Bergen. Etymology templates: {{dercat|en|gmq|non}}, {{der|en|no|-}} Norwegian Head templates: {{en-noun}} bergen (plural bergens)
  1. (UK, military) A large rucksack. Tags: UK Categories (topical): Military

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