Chandra Wilson

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.

American Actress

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

Medieval Castles

A bailey is a space surrounded by protective walls, not just any courtyard.

Enclosed Space

'Bailey' for castle courts is old-fashioned; use it for historical or fantasy settings.

Historical Vocabulary

Bailey is often a family name, used with Mr., Mrs., or Dr. before it.

Common Surname

When 'Bailey' appears without a title, it could be a first name or surname.

Not Always A Title

Use 'Mr.,' 'Mrs.,' or 'Dr.' with 'Bailey' in formal or professional settings.

Professional Contexts

 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