Benchers

/ˈbɛntʃərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of 'bencher'—senior members or governing officials of the Inns of Court.

Etymology

From 'bencher' with the regular plural '-s' suffix.

Kelly Says

The Inns of Court, which date back to the 1300s, still use medieval titles and governance—'benchers' is one of the last surviving titles that literally refers to sitting on a bench of power!

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