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Fugleman

Fu′gle-man

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Fuglemen
(#)
.
[G.
flügelmann
file leader;
flügel
wing (akin to E. fly) +
mann
man. Cf.
Flugrelman
.]
1.
(Mil.)
A soldier especially expert and well drilled, who takes his place in front of a military company, as a guide for the others in their exercises; a file leader. He originally stood in front of the right wing.
[Written also
flugelman
.]
2.
Hence, one who leads the way.
[Jocose]

Definition 2024


fugleman

fugleman

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  • fugelman

Noun

fugleman (plural fugleman)

  1. The member of a military group who leads the way or demonstrates drill
  2. (by extension) A political leader, or a ringleader
  3. Someone who keeps time.

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