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fugleman

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fu·gle·man  (fygl-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]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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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When I looked round, I saw that treacherous villain, Hunsden acting as fugleman.
The Professor by Bronte, Charlotte View in context
Whenever he varied this attitude in the slightest degree--so much as by the gentlest motion of his arm--the uproar was certain to increase, not merely there, but in the lobby below; from which place no doubt, some man who acted as fugleman to the rest, was constantly looking up and watching him.
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The glasses and mugs are filled, and then the fugleman strikes up the old sea-song,
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