"Dewey, Cheatem and Howe" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: A jocular play on the phrase do we cheat 'em and how, suggesting a greedy law firm. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|nolinkhead=1}} Dewey, Cheatem and Howe
  1. (US, humorous, derogatory) A generic name for a law firm, or occasionally any financial institution. Wikipedia link: en:Dewey, Cheatem and Howe Tags: US, derogatory, humorous Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: Sue, Grabbit and Runne [Britain], Dewey, Cheatham and Howe, Dewey, Cheetham and Howe, Dewey, Cheetem and Howe
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