The Collaborative International Dictionary
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.]
(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]
Wiktionary
n. (plural of fugleman English)
Usage examples of "fuglemen".
The dragons exercised in tighter formation, the fuglemen and cornets called orders with harsher voices.
To the flanks rode a hundred men: dragon masters, knights, fuglemen and cornets.
The fuglemen fell back into their places, exactly to time again as far as Hornblower could see, but not exactly enough apparently, as the sergeant‑major bellowed his discontent and brought the fuglemen out and sent them back again.
The fuglemen fell back into their places, exactly to time again as far as Hornblower could see, but not exactly enough apparently, as the sergeant-major bellowed his discontent and brought the fuglemen out and sent them back again.
The fuglemen, who gave the time to the rowers, played lively tunes, and the high spirits of the crews prompted them to frequent races.