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Vocabulary Entry
bailey
|noun • noun • verb
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N
noun
A surname of English origin, often used as a given name.
Example Sentences
"She met a man named Bailey at the conference."
"The school's basketball team included a player named Bailey."
"Bailey is a popular name in many English-speaking countries."
N
noun
An enclosure within a castle or fort.
Example Sentences
"The knights were training in the bailey of the castle."
"The bailey was bustling with activity as preparations were made for the feast."
"Visitors can explore the bailey to see how medieval life was organized."
V
verb
To provide with or enclose in a bailey (archaic usage).
Example Sentences
"The architect baileyed the grounds for better security."
"They decided to bailey the livestock during the storm."
"It's rare to see anyone use the term 'bailey' as a verb nowadays."