lota maculosa

Lawyer \Law"yer\, n. [From {Law}, like bowyer, fr. bow.]
   1. One versed in the laws, or a practitioner of law; one
      whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients, or to
      advise as to prosecution or defence of lawsuits, or as to
      legal rights and obligations in other matters. It is a
      general term, comprehending attorneys, counselors,
      solicitors, barristers, sergeants, and advocates.
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   2. (Zool.)
      (a) The black-necked stilt. See {Stilt}.
      (b) The bowfin ({Amia calva}).
      (c) The burbot ({Lota maculosa}).
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   {Philadelphia lawyer}, A lawyer knowledgeable about the most
      detailed and minute points of law, especially one with an
      exceptional propensity and ability to exploit fine
      technical points of law for the client's advantage.
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Burbot \Bur"bot\, n. [F. barbote, fr. barbe beard. See 1st
   {Barb}.] (Zool.)
   A fresh-water fish of the genus {Lota}, having on the nose
   two very small barbels, and a larger one on the chin.
   [Written also {burbolt}.]
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   Note: The fish is also called an {eelpout} or {ling}, and is
         allied to the codfish. The {Lota vulgaris} is a common
         European species. An American species ({Lota maculosa})
         is found in New England, the Great Lakes, and farther
         north.
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