Lexica → Word → lawyer
| Letter | L |
|---|---|
| Letter name | el or ell |
| Pronounciation | /ɛl/ |
| Word: | lawyer |
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| Century: | 16th |
| DA Name: | lawyer |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | English |
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Definition: | From 16th Century English law = "law" and pre 13th Century English/French -ieür="a person or thing connected with-" meaning "a layman (non cleric) qualified and authorized to practice law". |