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Rifler

One who rifles; a robber.

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Carabineer 76% connected

A carbineer.

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Carbineer 76% connected

A soldier armed with a carbine.

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Rifleman 76% connected

of Rifleman

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Sharpshooter 76% connected

One skilled in shooting at an object with exactness; a good marksman.

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Soldier 76% connected

One who is engaged in military service as an officer or a private; one who serves in an army; one of an organized body of combatants.

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