bailey Meaning & Definition
What Does Bailey Mean?
Bailey is a noun that means the outer wall of a castle or any of several walls surrounding the keep. It is also used to mean a courtyard within the external wall or between two outer walls of a castle. As a biographical name, it means Liberty Hyde 1858–1954 American botanist. As a biographical name, it means Nathan or Nathaniel died 1742 English lexicographer.
Bailey at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, biographical name |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbā-lē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | baileys |
Bailey Definition (Noun)
- the outer wall of a castle or any of several walls surrounding the keep
- a courtyard within the external wall or between two outer walls of a castle
Bailey as a Biographical Name
- Liberty Hyde 1858–1954 American botanist
Biographical Name
- Nathan or Nathaniel died 1742 English lexicographer
Biographical Name
- Pearl Mae 1918–1990 American singer
Synonyms of Bailey
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Bailey synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Bailey
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Bailey in a Sentence
the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester
Word Forms & Grammar
bai·leys
bailey
baileys
Bailey
Liberty Hyde Bailey
Nathan Bailey
Nathaniel Bailey
Pearl Bailey
Pearl Mae Bailey
bailey (plural baileys)
Words That Rhyme With Bailey
Origin of Bailey
Origin 1: Middle English bailli, palisade, bailey, from Anglo-French baille, balie
Origin 2: From Old French baile (“palisade, enclosure”), from Latin bacula, plural of baculum (“stick, rod”).[1]
First Known Use
14th century
Bailey Pronunciation
Bailey is pronounced /ˈbā-lē/ and has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (bā).