Barristerial

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or relating to barristers.

    "Some were leaning against the window-frame with their barristerial feet up on the sill, others talking to short wiry monastic-looking men, the whole of which represented an eminent counsel receiving "instructions" from a local agent."

Example

More examples

"Some were leaning against the window-frame with their barristerial feet up on the sill, others talking to short wiry monastic-looking men, the whole of which represented an eminent counsel receiving "instructions" from a local agent."

Etymology

From barrister + -ial.

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