fugleman

noun fu·gle·man \ˈfyü-gəl-mən\

Definition of FUGLEMAN

: a trained soldier formerly posted in front of a line of soldiers at drill to serve as a model in their exercises

: one at the head or forefront of a group or movement

modification of German Flügelmann, from Flügel wing + Mann man

First Known Use: 1804

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