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Meaning of SHYSTER

Pronunciation:  'shIstur

 
WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
[n]  a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods
 

SHYSTER is a 7 letter word that starts with S.

 

 Synonyms: pettifogger
 
 See Also: offender, wrongdoer

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Shy"ster\, n. [Perh. from G. scheisse excrement.]
A trickish knave; one who carries on any business, especially
legal business, in a mean and dishonest way. [Slang, U.S.]

 

 

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