| Pronunciation: | | 'beylee, 'beylee
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| Matching Terms: | | bailee, bailer, bailey bridge
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 WordNet Dictionary |
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- [n] the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle
- [n] the outer courtyard of a castle
- [n] English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)
- [n] American singer (1918-1990)
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| | Synonyms: | | Nathan Bailey, Nathaniel Bailey, Pearl Bailey, Pearl Mae Bailey |
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| | See Also: | | bulwark, court, courtyard, lexicographer, lexicologist, rampart, singer, vocaliser, vocalist, vocalizer, wall |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Bai"ley\, n. [The same word as bail line of palisades;
cf. LL. ballium bailey, OF. bail, baille, a palisade,
baillier to inclose, shut.]
1. The outer wall of a feudal castle. [Obs.]
2. The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or
fortress. [Obs.]
3. A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper
names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in
Manchester. [Eng.] --Oxf. Gloss.
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