Batley

/ (ˈbætlɪ) /

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noun

a town in N England, in Kirklees unitary authority, West Yorkshire. Pop: 49 448 (2001)

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Words nearby Batley

batik, bating, Batinism, Batista, batiste, Batley, Batlle y Ordóñez, batman, bat mitzvah, Batna, baton

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How to use Batley in a sentence

The works have been carried out under the direction of Mr. Walter Hanstock, architect, Batley.
Scientific American, September 29, 1883 Supplement. No. 404|Various
Batley turned to Gladwyne, as if for support, and the latter assumed his finest air.
The Long Portage|Harold Bindloss
Gladwyne made a little abrupt movement and Batley saw that his shot had told.
The Long Portage|Harold Bindloss
Lack of courage had been his bane, and it was so now, for instead of speaking to Batley he temporized.
The Long Portage|Harold Bindloss

The Batley girls, in trains and straw-hats, were bridesmaids.
Johnny Ludlow. First Series|Mrs. Henry Wood