ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Petty-fogger

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Petty-fogger is a noun meaning Alternative form of pettyfogger.

Meaning

Alternative form of pettyfogger.

Example Sentences

This Fellow, I ſay, ſtiled himſelf a Lawyer, but was indeed a moſt vile Petty-fogger, without Senſe or Knowledge of any Kind; one of thoſe who may be termed Train-bearers to the Law; [...]

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