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flugelman

Fugleman \Fu"gle*man\, n.; pl. Fuglemen. [G. fl["u]gelmann file leader; fl["u]gel 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]

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flugelman

n. (context military English) (alternative form of fugleman English)