fugleman

• Unconscious of the ridicule he was bringing on his military patrons, he took up a position in front of the corps, not unlike a fugleman; and I need hardly say, that even the royals themselves, provoked though they were, now joined in the laugh which soon passed along the decks, and was with difficulty suppressed during the remainder of the muster. —  The Lieutenant and Commander
• I'm also from Hyd and wanted to join a coaching institute (preferably weekend bacthes) this is the first time am going for CAT. so do you think it will help joinin an institute? have you joined any already? thanks, fugleman
• As the circle gradually contracted, the fish began to jump into the air, and to dart about in all directions, leaving many a muddy streak to mark their course Besides the old "fugleman", there were several other patriarchs, who now advanced into the water to perform the office of fishermen. —  In the Wilds of Florida A Tale of Warfare and Hunting
• Mr Gladstone acted as a sort of fugleman, and his rejoicing chuckle at some happy ironic application of a Virgilian or Homeric phrase was a cue which was instantly seized upon. —  Recollections With Photogravure Portrait of the Author and a number of Original Letters, of which one by George Meredith and another by Robert Louis Stevenson are reproduced in facsimile
• A vote of thanks to the government, and three times three cheers, with Mr. Cobden as "fugleman," ended the great Peace Congress of 1849 Time for separating had arrived, yet all seemed unwilling to leave the place, where for three days men of all creeds and of no creed had met upon one common platform. —  Three Years in Europe Places I Have Seen and People I Have Met

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