n. 1. A leader, especially a political leader. 2. A soldier designated as a guide or model for a company's maneuvers or drills. [Alteration of German Flügelmann, file leader : Flügel, wing (from Middle High German vlügel; see pleu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots) + Mann, man (from Middle High German man, from Old High German; see man-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] |
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