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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Bencher \Bench"er\, n.
   1. (Eng. Law) One of the senior and governing members of an
      Inn of Court.
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   2. An alderman of a corporation. [Eng.] --Ashmole.
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   3. A member of a court or council. [Obs.] --Shak.
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   4. One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler.
      [Obs.]
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2. Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
BENCHER, English law. A bencher is a senior in the inns of court, entrusted 
with their government and direction.
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