Alebench

/ˈeɪl.bɛntʃ/ noun

A bench in an alehouse where customers sat to drink beer, or more broadly any bench specifically for ale-drinking establishments.

From 'ale' (the beverage) + 'bench' (seating). Common in medieval and early modern England, where 'alebench' appeared in property inventories and pub records describing furniture in drinking establishments.

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