FUGLEMAN

fugleman

(noun) a leader and organizer and spokesman (especially a political leader); “a fugleman for the radical right”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

fugleman (plural fuglemen)

The member of a military group who leads the way or demonstrates drill; hence, someone who keeps the beat or timing, and/or demonstrates motions in other contexts.

(by extension) A political leader, or a ringleader.

Anagrams

• flame gun, fugelman

Source: Wiktionary


Fu"gle*man, n.; pl. Fuglemen. Etym: [G. flügelmann file leader; flügel wing (akin to E. fly) + mann man. Cf. Flugrelman.]

1. (Mil.)

Definition: 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]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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