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bank

nounplace

moorland patch where peat is cut

an area of moorland where peat (turf) is cut for use as fuel

Example in use

Aa'll gae tae da bank the morn an cut turf.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BANGK/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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