Brewer, E. Cobham. Dictionary of Phrase & Fable. Forma Pau’peris (Latin, Under plea of poverty).

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Forlot or Firlot.

For’titer in Re (Latin).

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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.


*Forma Pau’peris (Latin, Under plea of poverty).*

To sue in formâ pauperis. When a person has just cause of a suit, but is so poor that he cannot raise £5, the judge will assign him lawyers and counsel without the usual fees.	1

Forlot or Firlot.

For’titer in Re (Latin).

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