fugleman

American  

[fyoo-guhl-muhn] / ˈfyu gəl mən /

noun

plural

fuglemen

1. (formerly) a soldier placed in front of a military company as a good model during training drills.

2. a person who heads a group, company, political party, etc.; a leader or manager.

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fugleman British  

/ ˈfjuːɡəlmən /

noun

1. (formerly) a soldier used as an example for those learning drill

2. any person who acts as a leader or example

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Etymology

Origin of fugleman

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

Example Sentences

Glib Mr. West, vociferous Term III fugleman was tucked neatly away in a $7,500-a-year post on the Processing Tax Board of Review.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Dr. John McLoughlin, the Father of Oregon by Holman, Frederick Van Voorhies

Suddenly, at a signal from their fugleman, they all dropped down on their knees and began to creep towards the cavern, rubbing their noses every now and then on the ground.

From Twice Lost by Stanilard, C.J.

I stood from my work, the better to observe the enemy's movements, and kept my eye upon the fugleman.

From Memoirs of the Extraordinary Military Career of John Shipp Late a Lieut. in His Majesty's 87th Regiment by Shipp, John

But, it's a different thing when a justice of the peace undertakes to stand fugleman for the clergy.

From Wyandotte by Cooper, James Fenimore