bai·lie
| \ ˈbā-lē
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Definition of bailie
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: a Scottish municipal magistrate corresponding to an English alderman
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“Bailie.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bailie. Accessed 1 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of bailie was in the 13th century
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