fugleman

[fyoo-guhl-muhn]

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noun

plural

fuglemen

(formerly) a soldier placed in front of a military company as a good model during training drills.
a person who heads a group, company, political party, etc.; a leader or manager.

fugleman

/ ˈ��ːɡə��ə�� /

noun

(formerly) a soldier used as an example for those learning drill
any person who acts as a leader or example

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fugleman¹

First recorded in 1795–1805, fugleman is from the German word ��ü��Բ� literally, flank man

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Word History and Origins

Origin of fugleman¹

C19: from German ��ü��Բ� , from ��ü�� wing, flank + Mann _man

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Signals from furious principals roused the fuglemen, and he was howled down, and stood back ashamed of the impulse which had moved him and little less astonished than those about him.

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Keep your eye upon Amos Kendall, who has consented to act as fugleman.

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Then make them very slowly follow the actions of the coach, or a fugleman.

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The most prominent leader and fugleman of the opposition was Mr. Charles Wilkins, Dr. Sleigh and he moving and seconding the amendment to the Free Trade resolution.

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Mr. Thurston is pleased to describe me as 'chief fugleman to the Hudson's Bay Company.'

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fugle fugly

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