Definitions for baileyˈbeɪ li
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
bai•leyˈbeɪ li(n.)(pl.)-leys.
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.
Category: Fortification
the space enclosed by a castle's outer wall or walls.
Category: Fortification
Origin of bailey:
1350–1400; ME bail(l)e < OF
Bai•leyˈbeɪ li(n.)
Nathan or Nathaniel, died 1742, English lexicographer.
Category: Biography
Princeton's WordNet
Bailey, Pearl Bailey, Pearl Mae Bailey(noun)
United States singer (1918-1990)
Bailey, Nathan Bailey, Nathaniel Bailey(noun)
English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)
bailey(noun)
the outer courtyard of a castle
bailey(noun)
the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle
Wiktionary
bailey(Noun)
The outer wall of a feudal castle.
bailey(Noun)
The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.
bailey(Noun)
A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester.
Bailey(ProperNoun)
for a steward or official.
Bailey(ProperNoun)
A topographic surname from someone who lived by a bailey (the outer wall of a castle).
Bailey(ProperNoun)
derived from the surname.
Bailey(ProperNoun)
(mostly U.S:) .
Webster Dictionary
Bailey(noun)
the outer wall of a feudal castle
Bailey(noun)
the space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress
Bailey(noun)
a prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester
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