IPA: //ˈbæŋ.kɪt//
KK: /bæŋkɪt/
A type of bench or seating area, often found in restaurants or cafes, typically along a wall.
The restaurant had a cozy bankit where customers could sit and enjoy their meals.
This word originates from the Old English 'banc', meaning a bench or table, where moneylenders would conduct their business. The term 'bankit' likely refers to the act of banking or dealing with money.
Think of a 'bench' ('banc') where money is handled — that's why 'bankit' relates to banking or dealing with money.