bencher

== English == === Etymology === From bench +‎ -er. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɛnt͡ʃɚ/ Rhymes: -ɛntʃɚ === Noun === bencher (plural benchers) (Canada, law) A senior member of a law society in a Canadian province (except New Brunswick). (British, law) One of the senior governing members of an Inn of Court. (UK, obsolete) An alderman of a corporation. (obsolete) A member of a court or council. (obsolete) One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler. ==== Derived terms ====