batonnier

noun

ba·​ton·​nier

ˌbätȯˈnyā,

ˌba-,

-tō-

plural -s

: the chief of the advocates of a court or bar

Word History

Etymology

French bâtonnier, from Middle French bastonnier, from baston staff

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