bink

noun

ˈbiŋk

plural -s

1

chiefly Scottish : a bench to sit on

2

chiefly Scottish : an open rack of shelves for dishes

3

chiefly Scottish : a bank of earth

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (northern dialect) bink, benk, from Old English benc

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