white-shoe firm

noun

An old and prestigious firm (usually in law or banking), possibly also culturally exclusive.

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Meanings

nounwhite-shoe firm (plural white-shoe firms)

plural white-shoe firms · alternative white shoe firm

  1. An old and prestigious firm (usually in law or banking), possibly also culturally exclusive.
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