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banc.

A bench; a high seat, or seat of distinction or judgment.

4 characters1 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/bæŋk/
  1. A bench; a high seat, or seat of distinction or judgment.

  2. A tribunal or court.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English bank, from Old French banc. Doublet of banco, bank, and bench.

noun/bæŋk/
  1. Used to associate a nonbanking affiliate of a bank with the bank's brand name without using the word bank.

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Where this word comes from

A respelling of bank.

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