guardhouse lawyer
guard·house law·yer
G g Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gahrd-hous law-yer, loi-er]
- /ˈgɑrdˌhaʊs ˈlɔ yər, ˈlɔɪ ər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [gahrd-hous law-yer, loi-er]
- /ˈgɑrdˌhaʊs ˈlɔ yər, ˈlɔɪ ər/
Definition of guardhouse lawyer words
- noun guardhouse lawyer a person in military service, especially an inmate of a guardhouse or brig, who is or claims to be an authority on military law, regulations, and soldiers' rights. 1
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Origin of guardhouse lawyer
First appearance:
before 1925 One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30
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Parts of speech for Guardhouse lawyer
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guardhouse lawyer popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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