One who conducts or manages affairs on behalf of another; spec. = solicitor, n. 3.

One properly qualified and formally admitted to practise as a law-agent in any court; formerly, one practising in a court of equity, as…

Scottish (Aberdeenshire). A solicitor. Obsolete.

Chiefly Criminals' slang. A lawyer, esp. one appearing as counsel for the defence in a criminal case.