Example Sentences

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For fault of wise men fools sits on binks.

From Collection of Scotch Proverbs by Stampoy, Pappity

For faut o' wise men fools sit on binks.

From The Proverbs of Scotland by Hislop, Alexander

A course may be taken up very steep grassy binks with the gully on the right hand.

From Climbing in The British Isles. Vol. 1 - England by Smith, W. P. Haskett

‘Hall binks are slippery,’ wrote stern old Knockbrex, challenging his old minister for his too great joy. 

From Samuel Rutherford and some of his correspondents by Whyte, Alexander