bailie

Possessives

• court: A sheriff's court for the recovery of small debts seems to have almost superseded the bailies ' civil court.

Converse of object

• appoint: Bailies Also appointed from among the councilors are a number of Bailies.

Converse of subject

• govern: In burghal constitution it was held to be governed by two Bailies and twelve Councilors, elected annually by the householders.