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Atticus Finch
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English
Etymology
Coined for the fictional character Atticus Finch from Harper Lee's 1960 novel To Kill A Mockingbird (and the 1962 film adaptation, in which he was portrayed by actor Gregory Peck).
Noun
An honest lawyer who defends the underprivileged and persecuted.
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