What is "bines"

Usage examples of "bines".

In fact, if his late father had once had a hundred concu bines, it was quite possible his people thought having just one was the ultimate in self-denial and restraint on his part.

THE THRUSH IN FEBRUARY I know him, February's thrush, And loud at eve he valentines On sprays that paw the naked bush Where soon will sprout the thorns and bines.