Definitions for "Bencher"
Keywords:  inn, barrister, honorary, senior, direc
One of the senior and governing members of an Inn of Court.
A member of a court or council.
a senior in the inns of court, entrusted with their government and direc
Keywords:  meal, booklet, grace, prayer, benschen
Colloquial term for prayer books used after completing a meal; derived from benschen (to pray).
Booklet containing the Grace After Meals.
A book which includes the text of the Grace after meals
Keywords:  alderman, corporation
An alderman of a corporation.
Keywords:  tavern, idler, frequents, one
One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler.