'Bencher' definitions:

Definition of 'Bencher'

From: GCIDE
  • Bencher \Bench"er\, n.
  • 1. (Eng. Law) One of the senior and governing members of an Inn of Court. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. An alderman of a corporation. [Eng.] --Ashmole. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. A member of a court or council. [Obs.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. One who frequents the benches of a tavern; an idler. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] benchmark