crossbench
noun
often attributive
: one of the benches in the House of Lords of the British parliament which is set at right angles to other benches and on which neutral or independent members sit
a crossbench mind
crossbencher noun
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Word History
Etymology
cross entry 3 + bench
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- grand day
- grand dragon
- grand drape
- grand duchess
- grand duchy
- grand duke
- grand falls
- grand finale
- grand finales
- grand fir
- Grand Forks
- grand guard
- Grand Guignol
- grand hotel
- grand inquest
- grand inquisitor
- Grand Island
- grand jeté
- grand jeu
- Grand Junction
- grand juror
- grand jury
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