Well done PF.

jseal, a solicitor was one who solicited business for his boss,

the barrister. The barrister was licensed to appear in court and and was

normally too busy to chase customers. His flunky did this.

Evolution of roles had the solicitor becoming more professional, so he

in turn needed a flunky, an articled clerk.

Next thing we'll be begging the tea-lady to arrange a land title transfer

or to write up a writ against someone.

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