"barristering" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From barrister + -ing. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|barrister|ing}} barrister + -ing Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} barristering (uncountable)
  1. The activity of working as a barrister Tags: uncountable
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