Bailey (Noun)
Meaning 1
English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The castle's bailey was protected by a moat and surrounded by high stone walls.
- Archaeologists uncovered the remains of the medieval bailey during their excavation of the castle site.
- Visitors to the castle could walk around the bailey and imagine the hustle and bustle of daily life centuries ago.
- The bailey of the castle was large enough to accommodate a substantial number of troops and supplies.
- During times of siege, the bailey served as a last line of defense before the inner walls of the castle were breached.
Hypernyms
Meaning 4
The outer courtyard of a castle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.