avogado das silveiras

Galician

Etymology

Attested since the 19th century; literally, "bramble attorney".

Noun

avogado das silveiras m (plural avogados das silveiras)

  1. (derogatory) a person with no formal education on law, but who boast of their knowledge on this subject
    Synonym: avogado de lareira
  2. (derogatory) shyster

References
  • “avogado” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
  • “avogado das silveiras” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
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