bailey
the defensive wall surrounding an outer court of a castle.
the courtyard itself.
Origin of bailey
1- Also ballium.
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Other definitions for Bailey (2 of 2)
Liberty Hyde, 1858–1954, U.S. botanist, horticulturist, and writer.
Nathan or Nathaniel, died 1742, English lexicographer.
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Now, bailey and Morisano are going deeper into that story with their first book.
The Salted Honey Chess Pie the Grey’s Mashama Bailey and John O. Morisano Freak Out Over | Monica Burton | January 12, 2021 | Eater“I want to strongly encourage you to consider taking the vaccine when it becomes available to you,” bailey wrote in the email, which was obtained by The Post.
TSA managers told to plead with local health departments for early coronavirus vaccine access | Andrew Becker, Ian Duncan | December 18, 2020 | Washington Postbailey said those moves have been postponed until later in the week to facilitate testing and other precautions.
Morning Report: Faulconer Mostly Silent as Policing Issues Blew Up | Voice of San Diego | December 8, 2020 | Voice of San Diegobailey said all were asymptomatic when they were tested Thursday and testing continued over the weekend.
Morning Report: Faulconer’s Complicated Homelessness Legacy | Voice of San Diego | December 7, 2020 | Voice of San Diegobailey told ESSENCE that proceeds will benefit foster youth in need of care, food, shelter, and other resources during the pandemic.
Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey Hosts Virtual Holiday Gala | cmurray | December 3, 2020 | Essence.com
Circus parades often became as large a sight as the performance itself; one Barnum and bailey parade stretched for three miles.
We’re All Carnies Now: Why We Can’t Quit the Circus | Anthony Paletta | November 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 1881, along came bailey, operator of another circus, and two circuses joined to give rise to the first three-ring spectacle.
We’re All Carnies Now: Why We Can’t Quit the Circus | Anthony Paletta | November 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTbailey and one of the other women said that Freundel specifically instructed them not to tell others about the re-dunk.
Women Describe How Top D.C. Rabbi Allegedly Spied on Them in the Nude | Steven I. Weiss | October 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTbailey, who is also dating the director, said working on a Leigh production was incredibly arduous.
Mike Leigh Is the Master Filmmaker Who Hates Hollywood | Nico Hines | October 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe best-known NYFW power players are extremely well-known: Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, Glenda bailey among them.
It's Who You Know: The Power Players of New York Fashion Week | Barbara Ragghianti | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTbailey was the most unselfish man I ever knew; the readiest to help others.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowNow something had turned up, and bailey declared I was as good as appointed.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowAs for bailey, he always declared this Egyptian tour was the holiday of his life.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowHe went directly to the store, where no one was to be found save sharp-featured Mrs. bailey, wife of the proprietor.
Scattergood Baines | Clarence Budington KellandMr. bailey was a quiet, inoffensive man, very free with his money to everybody around.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le Queux
British Dictionary definitions for bailey (1 of 2)
/ (ˈbeɪlɪ) /
the outermost wall or court of a castle
Origin of bailey
1British Dictionary definitions for Bailey (2 of 2)
/ (ˈbeɪlɪ) /
David . born 1938, English photographer
Nathan or Nathaniel . died 1742, English lexicographer: compiler of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary (1721–27)
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