Philadelphia lawyer en · NOUN
Etymology
Possibly derived from Andrew Hamilton's skillful defense of John Peter Zenger in 1735, though, as the phrase is not attested until 1788, this is uncertain.
Meanings
- (US) A clever, crafty, or otherwise extremely adroit practitioner of law.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia lawyers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |