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Webster 1913 Edition
Lawyer
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.
(Zool.)
(a)
The black-necked stilt. See
Stilt
. (b)
The bowfin (
Amia calva
). (c)
The burbot (
Lota maculosa
). Webster 1828 Edition
Lawyer
LAW'YER
,Noun.
One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one whose profession is to institute suits in courts of law, and to prosecute or defend the cause of clients. this is a general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors, solicitors, barristers, serjeants and advocates.