'Fuglemen' definitions:

Definition of 'Fuglemen'

From: GCIDE
  • 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.] [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Hence, one who leads the way. [Jocose] [1913 Webster]