Bailey Definition

bālē
baileys
noun
A wall or palisade surrounding the structures protected by a medieval fort or castle, especially the outer wall of a castle.
American Heritage
The outer wall or court of a medieval castle.
Webster's New World
The space enclosed by this wall.
American Heritage

The outer wall of a feudal castle.

Wiktionary

The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
  • Nathaniel Bailey
  • Nathan Bailey
  • Pearl Mae Bailey
  • Pearl Bailey
pronoun
Wiktionary

A topographic surname from someone who lived by a bailey (the outer wall of a castle).

Wiktionary
A male given name derived from the surname.
Wiktionary
(chiefly US) A female given name.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Bailey

Noun

Singular:
bailey
Plural:
baileys

Origin of Bailey

  • Middle English bailli from Old French baille probably from Latin bacula pl. of baculum log, stick bacillus

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French baile (“palisade, enclosure”).

    From Wiktionary

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