English Explanatory Dictionary

legal beagle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A lawyer, specifically one regarded as astute and skilful.

Pronunciation

/ˌliːɡl̩ ˈbiːɡl̩/ /ˌliɡəl ˈbiɡəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-legal beagle.wav En-au-legal beagle.ogg

Word forms

legal beagle legal beagles

Etymology

From legal + beagle. Beagle was probably chosen for the rhyme and because beagles were traditionally used for hunting hares or rabbits, due to their keen sense of smell and tracking instinct. Compare legal eagle.

Synonyms

legal eagle Philadelphia lawyer
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