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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Fugleman \Fu"gle*man\, n.; pl. {Fuglemen}. [G. fl["u]gelmann
file leader; fl["u]gel wing (akin to E. fly) + mann man. Cf.
{Flugrelman}.]
1. (Mil.) 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}.]
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2. Hence, one who leads the way. [Jocose]
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