The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Flugelman \Flu"gel*man\, n. [G. fl["u]gelman.] (Mil.)
   Same as Fugleman.
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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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