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baillie

/ˈbeɪli/

baillie noun: the jurisdiction of a bailie or bailiff; a bailiwick.

Noun

baillie (plural baillies)

  1. (obsolete) The jurisdiction of a bailie or bailiff; a bailiwick.
  2. (Scottish local government) The equivalent of alderman in some Scottish cities.
    • To ease street traffic congestion, improve transport facilities, and reduce unemployment, one Glasgow baillie has suggested establishing a Regional Passenger Transport Board.1963 April, “News and Comment: Glasgow bus-rail disappointment”, in Modern Railways, page 228

Proper noun capitalized: Baillie

Baillie (plural Baillies)

  1. A surname.

Forms of baillie

Noun
pluralbaillies
Proper noun
pluralBaillies

Words formed from baillie

Phrases with baillie

Words that rhyme with baillie

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Questions about baillie

What does baillie mean?
Baillie means the jurisdiction of a bailie or bailiff; a bailiwick.
What part of speech is baillie?
Baillie can be a noun or a proper noun.
How do you pronounce baillie?
Baillie is pronounced /ˈbeɪli/.
What is the plural of baillie?
The plural of baillie is baillies.

Words near baillie in the dictionary

  1. bailiwicks
  2. bailjumping
  3. Baillargeon
  4. Baillargeons
  5. Baillarger's syndrome
  6. baillie
  7. baillie brushkie
  8. baillie brushkies
  9. Baillie-Hamilton Island
  10. baillies
  11. baillieship

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