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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BEENKIE, n. A ledge of rock. [′binki]Ork. 1908 Old-Lore Misc., Ork., Sh., etc. I. v. 173:
So he craaled roond a muckle nose o' the craig and, heth, there afore his een was men and women, a' mither nakit dancin' on a smüith beenkie o' rock. [Also given by Sh.⁴ 1934].