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Term: Lageman
Definition: Lageman is an old-fashioned word that means a lawyer. It comes from the Saxon word "lah" which means "law". It is also sometimes spelled as "lagend" or "lahmanus".
LAGEMAN
A lageman (pronounced law-mən or lay-mən) is a type of legal professional, also known as a legalis homo. In archaic language, it refers to a lawyer.
Example 1: John hired a lageman to help him with his legal case.
Example 2: In medieval times, a lageman was an important member of the community who provided legal advice and representation.
These examples illustrate how a lageman is a type of legal professional who provides legal advice and representation to clients. In medieval times, a lageman was an important member of the community who played a crucial role in resolving legal disputes.