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Webster's 1828 Dictionary
FLU'GELMAN, n.
In German, the leader of a file. But with us, a soldier who stands on the wing of a body of men, and marks time for the motions.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
Flugelman Flu"gel*man, n. [G. fl["u]gelman.] (Mil.) Same as Fugleman.
Webster's 1913 Dictionary
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.] 2. Hence, one who leads the way. [Jocose]
Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms
n. File-leader, leader, director, fugleman.
