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noun

Fugleman n. (pl. fuglemen)

(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)

Hence, one who leads the way. (Jocose)

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Etymology of 'Fugleman'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Fugleman" Quotes from Famous Books

... hindmost brake, and the drivers waved their whips for a cheer, which was given. As the procession started, all on board waved their caps and broke out singing. They were Cornish-men and knew no music-hall songs—"It's a long way to Tipperary" or anything of the sort. Led by a fugleman in the first brake, they started—singing it in ...

— Nicky-Nan, Reservist • Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch (Q)

... a great function at St. Peter's. It is the festa of St. Peter's chair, and the ex-dragoon Cardinal Howard has been fugleman in the devout adorations addressed to that venerable article of furniture, which, as you ought to know, but probably don't, is inclosed in a bronze double and perched up in a shrine of the worst possible taste in the Tribuna ...

— The Life and Letters of Thomas Henry Huxley Volume 2 • Leonard Huxley

... FUGLEMAN, or more properly FLUGELMAN. A corporal, or active adept, who exhibits the time for each motion at the word of command, to enable soldiers, marines, and small-arm men ...

— The Sailor's Word-Book • William Henry Smyth

Words linked to "Fugleman" : leader