CLIENTS

Noun

clients

plural of client

Anagrams

• lectins, scilent, stencil

Source: Wiktionary


CLIENT

Cli"ent, n. Etym: [L. cliens, -emtis, for cluens, one who hears (in relation to his protector), a client, fr. L. cluere to be named or called; akin to Gr. çry, and E. loud: cf. F. client. See Loud.]

1. (Rom. Antiq.)

Definition: A citizen who put himself under the protection of a man of distinction and influence, who was called his patron.

2. A dependent; one under the protection of another. I do think they are your friends and clients, And fearful to disturb you. B. Jonson.

3. (Law)

Definition: One who consults a legal adviser, or submits his cause to his management.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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