fu·gle·man (fy  g l-mn)n. 1. A leader, especially a political leader. 2. Archaic A soldier who once served as a guide and model for his company. [Alteration of German Flügelmann, file leader : Flügel, wing (from Middle High German vlügel; see pleu- in Indo-European roots) + Mann, man (from Middle High German man, from Old High German; see man-1 in Indo-European roots).] |
fugleman [ˈfjuːgəlmən]
n pl -men
1. (Military) (formerly) a soldier used as an example for those learning drill
2. any person who acts as a leader or example
[from German Flügelmann, from Flügel wing, flank + Mann man]
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| Noun | 1. | fugleman - a leader and organizer and spokesman (especially a political leader); "a fugleman for the radical right" leader - a person who rules or guides or inspires others |
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