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Definition of bailie in English: bailienounPlural bailies ˈbeɪliˈbālē historical A municipal officer and magistrate in Scotland. 〈主史〉（苏格兰）高级市政官 Example sentencesExamples - His sister Mary tried to rule with the help of a new bailie, but the empire was clearly vulnerable.
- After Yolanda died, Conon of Béthune again served as bailie.
- A meeting is being scheduled for March with the new minister, Lord Watson, and a bailie, the council's culture and leisure convener.
- In 1838 he established a dyeworks at Govanhaugh, and his increased standing led to his appointment as a bailie of the Gorbals.
- Five pounds will pay for a taxi home from the Steps Bar for a former Glasgow bailie.
Synonyms judge, magistrate, her honour, his honour, your honour
OriginMiddle English (originally used interchangeably with bailiff): from Old French bailli. Rhymesbailey, capercaillie, Cayley, ceilidh, daily, Daley, Daly, Disraeli, Eilidh, feyly, gaily, Haley, Hayley, Israeli, Rayleigh, scaly, shaly, ukulele Definition of bailie in US English: bailienounˈbālē historical A municipal officer and magistrate in Scotland. 〈主史〉（苏格兰）高级市政官 Example sentencesExamples - His sister Mary tried to rule with the help of a new bailie, but the empire was clearly vulnerable.
- Five pounds will pay for a taxi home from the Steps Bar for a former Glasgow bailie.
- In 1838 he established a dyeworks at Govanhaugh, and his increased standing led to his appointment as a bailie of the Gorbals.
- A meeting is being scheduled for March with the new minister, Lord Watson, and a bailie, the council's culture and leisure convener.
- After Yolanda died, Conon of Béthune again served as bailie.
Synonyms judge, magistrate, her honour, his honour, your honour
OriginMiddle English (originally used interchangeably with bailiff): from Old French bailli. |