word of the day Monday | 16 May 2022
Pettifogger
[peh-tee-faw-gur]
Noun Unknown - 15th century
Definition

A lawyer of inferior status who conducts unimportant cases, especially one who is unscrupulous or resorts to trickery.

Examples of word Pettifogger in a sentence

“No lawyer but a pettifogger would admit to arguing for bad science that violates the public trust.”

Did you Know?

Although the origins of the word “pettifogger” are unclear, it is assumed that the word came from the surname of a German family of financiers known as “Fugger.”

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