Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—C

Client

In Roman history meant a plebeian under the patronage of a patron. The client performed certain services, and the patron protected the life and interests of the client. The word is now a legal one, meaning a person who employs the services of a legal adviser to protect his interests.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894
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