FUGLEMEN

Noun

fuglemen

plural of fugleman

Anagrams

• fugelmen

Source: Wiktionary


FUGLEMAN

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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