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bailey
1[ bey-lee ]
noun
- the defensive wall surrounding an outer court of a castle.
- the courtyard itself.
Bailey
2[ bey-lee ]
noun
- Liberty Hyde, 1858–1954, U.S. botanist, horticulturist, and writer.
- Nathan or Nathaniel, died 1742, English lexicographer.
Bailey
1/ ˈbeɪlɪ /
noun
- BaileyDavid1938MEnglishARTS AND CRAFTS: photographer David . born 1938, English photographer
- BaileyNathanorNathaniel1742MEnglishLANGUAGE: lexicographer Nathan or Nathaniel . died 1742, English lexicographer: compiler of An Universal Etymological English Dictionary (1721–27)
bailey
2/ ˈbeɪlɪ /
noun
- the outermost wall or court of a castle
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Example Sentences
Circus parades often became as large a sight as the performance itself; one Barnum and Bailey parade stretched for three miles.
In 1881, along came Bailey, operator of another circus, and two circuses joined to give rise to the first three-ring spectacle.
Bailey and one of the other women said that Freundel specifically instructed them not to tell others about the re-dunk.
Bailey, who is also dating the director, said working on a Leigh production was incredibly arduous.
The best-known NYFW power players are extremely well-known: Anna Wintour, Carine Roitfeld, Glenda Bailey among them.
Bailey was the most unselfish man I ever knew; the readiest to help others.
Now something had turned up, and Bailey declared I was as good as appointed.
As for Bailey, he always declared this Egyptian tour was the holiday of his life.
He went directly to the store, where no one was to be found save sharp-featured Mrs. Bailey, wife of the proprietor.
Mr. Bailey was a quiet, inoffensive man, very free with his money to everybody around.
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