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

Experienced barrister.

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

The after-meal prayer-booklet typically given out at weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, or other Jewish events. The benchers often have the wedding or other event information printed on the cover.