three winks

Example Sentences

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He then turned and said to Brocklehurst: "It's all right. He's seen my three winks."

From BBC • Oct. 4, 2015

He hoped that she might get three winks of sleep.

From The Everlasting Whisper by Gregory, Jackson

If I'm going to do your friend any good I've got to get three winks.

From The Bells of San Juan by Gregory, Jackson

"You kin have three winks to get out o' my place," said Meadville, squaring his broad shoulders.

From Three Soldiers by Dos Passos, John

Robin took it without more ado and putting it to his lips, tilted his head back, while that which was within said "glug!" "lug! glug!" for more than three winks, I wot.

From The Adventures of Robin Hood by Pyle, Howard