Bailey
['beɪlɪ] or ['beli]
Definition
(noun.) the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle.
(noun.) the outer courtyard of a castle.
(noun.) English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742).
(noun.) United States singer (1918-1990).
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Definition
(n.) The outer wall of a feudal castle.
(n.) The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.
(n.) A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester.
Edited by Caleb
Definition
n. the outer court of a feudal castle: either of the two courts formed by the spaces between the circuits of walls hence Outer and Inner Bailey.—The Old Bailey in London the Central Criminal Court from the ancient bailey between Lud Gate and New Gate.
Editor: Noreen
Examples
- We had that man before us at the Old Bailey. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Old Bailey spy, returned his informant. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Miss Larkins, laughing, draws her hand through my arm, and says, 'Now take me back to Captain Bailey. Charles Dickens. David Copperfield.
- I _do_ know the Bailey. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Much better, said Jerry, not unlike a reluctant witness at the establishment in question, than I, as a honest tradesman, wish to know the Bailey. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- You was a spy--witness at the Bailey. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Five patents of no importance were issued between that time and 1822, when Bailey took out a patent. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- A score or so of years ago, that woman was tried at the Old Bailey for murder, and was acquitted. Charles Dickens. Great Expectations.
- Sam Miles had been caught poaching, and Peter Bailey had gone to the workhouse at last. William Makepeace Thackeray. Vanity Fair.
- Major Bailey was the cadet who had preceded me at West Point. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Dr. Bailey was a proud and sensitive man, and felt the failure of his son so keenly that he forbade his return home. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
- Old Bailey Spi--i--ies! Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Who made the Old Bailey a judge of beauty? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- That there article of clothing likeways belonged to, and was wore by--him as I have made mention on,' was again the dull Old Bailey evasion. Charles Dickens. Our Mutual Friend.
- He was the son of Dr. Bailey, our nearest and most intimate neighbor. Ulysses S. Grant. Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant.
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