bencher

Meaning

Noun

  • A senior member of a law society in a Canadian province (except New Brunswick).
  • One of the senior governing members of an Inn of Court.
  • An alderman of a corporation.
  • A member of a court or council.
  • One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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