fugleman

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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From earlier flugleman, flugelman, from German Flügelmann (“a file-leader”), from Flügel (“a wing, file”) + Mann (“man”).

Slackbridge acted as fugleman, and gave the time. — Hard Times, Charles Dickens
‘One cheer more,’ screamed the little fugleman in the balcony, and out shouted the mob again, as if lungs were cast-iron, with steel works. — The Pickwick Papers, Charles Dickens
I was again placed near the fugleman of fashion, for to his movements were all eyes directed, and his sanction determined the accuracy of all conduct. — English Eccentrics and Eccentricities, John Timbs

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