A German mercenary or soldier, particularly those who served in European armies during the 16th-19th centuries.
From the adjective 'almain' (German), this noun refers specifically to a German soldier or warrior. The term reflects the historical prominence of German mercenaries in European military forces.
German mercenaries ('almans') were so famous that they became stereotypes—fierce, disciplined fighters who would fight for anyone who paid them, making them legendary across European armies!
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