avogado das silveiras
Galician
Etymology
Attested since the 19th century; literally, "bramble attorney".
Noun
avogado das silveiras m (plural avogados das silveiras)
- (derogatory) a person with no formal education on law, but who boast of their knowledge on this subject
- Synonym: avogado de lareira
- (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.