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

Related terms

• avogado
• silveira

References

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