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banks gaet

nounplace

narrow cliffside track; risky undertaking

A narrow track beside or ascending a cliff; by extension, a risky or arduous undertaking.

Example in use

Dinna gae alang da banks gaet alane.

Pronunciation

Say it like this

/BANKS-GAYT/

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Origin & context

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