bailey
/ˈbeɪlɪ/noun
(pl. -eys)
1- the outer wall of a castle(城堡的)郭。
1.1
- a court enclosed by this(城堡与外廓之间的)堡场。参见MOTTE-AND-BAILEY.
词源
Middle English: probably from Old French baile 'palisade, enclosure' (see BAIL2).