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bailey
1[ bey-lee ]
noun
- the defensive wall surrounding an outer court of a castle.
- the courtyard itself.
Bailey
2[ bey-lee ]
noun
- Liberty Hyde, 1858–1954, U.S. botanist, horticulturist, and writer.
- Nathan or Nathaniel, died 1742, English lexicographer.
bailey
1/ ˈ²ú±ðɪ±ôɪ /
noun
- the outermost wall or court of a castle
Bailey
2/ ˈ²ú±ðɪ±ôɪ /
noun
- BaileyDavid1938MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: photographer David . born 1938, English photographer
- BaileyNathanorNathaniel1742MEnglishLANGUAGE: lexicographer Nathan or Nathaniel . died 1742, English lexicographer: compiler of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary (1721–27)
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of bailey1
Example Sentences
When Robin crossed the outer bailey, going from the workshop along the wall to the inner castle gate, he could see only a few steps ahead.
If the barbican fell, the castle still had two courtyards, or baileys, from which last gasp fighting could be carried out.
Headed toward DC on route 50 and was just after the baileys crossroads interchange when I saw a brilliant, bright green streak across the sky and sputter our just over the horizon.
The children marveled at the great, wide bailey, where horses were being led to stables.
These tmmch, being supported on beams of wood which could be burned away with fire at the proper moment, had it, bringing the rubble-filled baileys down on top of them.
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