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bailey
bai·ley B0029400 (bā′lē)n. pl. bai·leys 1. A wall or palisade surrounding the structures protected by a medieval fort or castle, especially the outer wall of a castle.2. The space enclosed by this wall.
[Middle English bailli, from Old French baille, probably from Latin bacula, pl. of baculum, log, stick; see bacillus.]bailey (ˈbeɪlɪ) n (Fortifications) the outermost wall or court of a castle[C13: from Old French baille enclosed court, from bailler to enclose; see bail3]
Bailey (ˈbeɪlɪ) n1. (Biography) David. born 1938, English photographer2. (Biography) Nathan or Nathaniel. died 1742, English lexicographer: compiler of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary (1721–27)bai•ley (ˈbeɪ li)
n., pl. -leys. 1. the outer defense of a castle, comprising orig. a ditch and palisade surrounding the motte and later a wall or concentric walls surrounding the keep. 2. the space enclosed by a castle's outer wall or walls. [1350–1400; Middle English bail(l)e < Old French] Bai•ley (ˈbeɪ li)
n. Nathan or Nathaniel, died 1742, English lexicographer. Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | Bailey - United States singer (1918-1990)Pearl Bailey, Pearl Mae Bailey | | 2. | Bailey - English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)Nathan Bailey, Nathaniel Bailey | | 3. |  bailey - the outer courtyard of a castle courtyard, court - an area wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings; "the house was built around an inner court" | | 4. |  bailey - the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castlebulwark, rampart, wall - an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes; "they stormed the ramparts of the city"; "they blew the trumpet and the walls came tumbling down" |
Bailey
Bailey1. David. born 1938, English photographer 2. Nathan or Nathaniel. died 1742, English lexicographer: compiler of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary (1721--27) BaileyStockade or walled enclosure surrounding a castle; also an open court in a medieval fortification. baileyThe open area within a castle fortification. See inner bailey and outer bailey; Also see motte-and-bailey.bailey
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Synonyms for Baileynoun United States singer (1918-1990)Synonyms- Pearl Bailey
- Pearl Mae Bailey
noun English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistentlySynonyms- Nathan Bailey
- Nathaniel Bailey
noun the outer courtyard of a castleRelated Wordsnoun the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castleRelated Words |