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bailey
1[bey-lee]
noun
plural
baileysthe 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/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
David . born 1938, English photographer
Nathan or Nathaniel . died 1742, English lexicographer: compiler of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary (1721–27)
bailey
2/ ˈɪɪ /
noun
the outermost wall or court of a castle
51Թ 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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