Fugleman

/ˈfjuːɡəlmən/ noun

A soldier who stands in front of a regiment to demonstrate drill movements; a leader or spokesperson.

From German 'Flügelmann' (wing-man), from 'Flügel' (wing) + 'Mann' (man). The original 'wingman' — standing at the wing of a formation, leading by example.

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