fugleman Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a leader and organizer and spokesman (especially a political leader)
    • a fugleman for the radical right

WordNet

Fu"gle*man noun
Etymology
G. flügelmann file leader; flügel wing (akin to E. fly) + mann man. Cf. Flugrelman.
Wordforms
plural Fuglemen
Definitions
  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

Webster 1913