bailie

noun

bai·​lie ˈbā-lē How to pronounce bailie (audio)
1
chiefly dialectal : bailiff
2
: a Scottish municipal magistrate corresponding to an English alderman

Word History

Etymology

Middle English — more at bailiff

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bailie was in the 13th century

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Cite this Entry

“Bailie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bailie. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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