
Bailey
Medieval Castles
Understand 'bailey' as part of medieval castle architecture, often near a keep.

The festival took place in the castle's bailey.
Enclosed Space
A bailey is a space surrounded by protective walls, not just any courtyard.

They secured the castle's bailey against invaders.
Historical Vocabulary
'Bailey' for castle courts is old-fashioned; use it for historical or fantasy settings.

The blacksmith’s shop was in the lower bailey.
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