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bencher.

A senior member of a law society in a Canadian province (except New Brunswick).

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈbɛnt͡ʃɚ/
  1. A senior member of a law society in a Canadian province (except New Brunswick).

    Canada
  2. One of the senior governing members of an Inn of Court.

    UK
  3. An alderman of a corporation.

    UK · obsolete
  4. A member of a court or council.

    obsolete
  5. One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From bench + -er.

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