Bailey
noun
The enclosed court of a castle.
The knights gathered in the bailey of the castle.
Often appears as...
- castle bailey
- enclosed bailey
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A person's last name.
His name is John Bailey.
Often appears as...
- mr. bailey
- mrs. bailey
noun
The enclosed court of a castle.
The knights gathered in the bailey of the castle.
Often appears as...
- castle bailey
- enclosed bailey
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A person's last name.
His name is John Bailey.
Often appears as...
- mr. bailey
- mrs. bailey
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medieval Castles
Understand 'bailey' as part of medieval castle architecture, often near a keep.
The festival took place in the castle's bailey.
Pro Tip 2/3Enclosed Space
A bailey is a space surrounded by protective walls, not just any courtyard.
They secured the castle's bailey against invaders.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Vocabulary
'Bailey' for castle courts is old-fashioned; use it for historical or fantasy settings.
The blacksmith’s shop was in the lower bailey.
Pro Tip 1/3Medieval Castles
Understand 'bailey' as part of medieval castle architecture, often near a keep.
The festival took place in the castle's bailey.
Pro Tip 2/3Enclosed Space
A bailey is a space surrounded by protective walls, not just any courtyard.
They secured the castle's bailey against invaders.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Vocabulary
'Bailey' for castle courts is old-fashioned; use it for historical or fantasy settings.
The blacksmith’s shop was in the lower bailey.
Pro Tip 1/3Medieval Castles
Understand 'bailey' as part of medieval castle architecture, often near a keep.
The festival took place in the castle's bailey.
Pro Tip 2/3Enclosed Space
A bailey is a space surrounded by protective walls, not just any courtyard.
They secured the castle's bailey against invaders.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical 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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Killer Gator PIPE National...
went to the street to get the paper and Bailey the dog that I'm watching bolted to the backyard as a whole better to make sure he's okay so I ran to the backyard the dog had led Fred back to the canal and I looked at it I said well that
Video examples
Killer Gator PIPE National...
went to the street to get the paper and Bailey the dog that I'm watching bolted to the backyard as a whole better to make sure he's okay so I ran to the backyard the dog had led Fred back to the canal and I looked at it I said well that
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Chandra Wilson
American Actress
I keep getting amazing things to bring to life. There's always something to discover with 'Dr. Bailey,' something that brings her home to the audience, something that makes people say, 'I know that woman. I work with that woman.' It's incredibly flattering and I'm still finding new things with her all the time.
Quote examples
Chandra Wilson
American Actress
I keep getting amazing things to bring to life. There's always something to discover with 'Dr. Bailey,' something that brings her home to the audience, something that makes people say, 'I know that woman. I work with that woman.' It's incredibly flattering and I'm still finding new things with her all the time.
Example 1 of 1
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