SHYSTER


Meaning of SHYSTER in English

■ noun informal a person, especially a lawyer, who uses unscrupulous methods.

Origin

C19: said to be from Scheuster , the name of a lawyer, perh. reinforced by Ger. Scheisser 'worthless person'.

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