A balsamic resin from the bark of Styrax trees used in perfumes, incense, and medicine; benzoin resin.

(US, slang) Alternative form of Benjamin: a US $100 bill.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see bend over, backwards. / (idiomatic, informal) To make a great effort; to take extraordinary care; to go to great lengths.

(organic chemistry) A white crystalline organic acid, C₆H₅COOH; the simplest aromatic carboxylic acid; used as a food preservative and in many other industrial applications.

(idiomatic) To bore; to talk too long, especially to one particular person. / (idiomatic) To call someone's attention to an important matter.

(uncountable) Disposition to do good. / (uncountable) Charitable kindness. / (countable) An altruistic gift or act.

Alternative form of backbencher

Alternative form of backbench

A surname

(countable) A male given name from Latin, particularly of the sixth-century founder of the Benedictine order, and of several popes. / (countable) A surname originating as a patronymic.