LAWYERING

Noun

lawyering (countable and uncountable, plural lawyerings)

The practicing of law as a profession; being a lawyer.

Verb

lawyering

present participle of lawyer

Anagrams

• wearingly

Source: Wiktionary


LAWYER

Law"yer, n. Etym: [From Law, like bowyer, fr.bow.]

1. One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.

2. (Zoöl.) (a) The black-necked stilt. See Stilt. (b) The bowfin (Amia calva). (c) The burbot (Lota maculosa).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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