Bayliss
US/ˈbeɪlɪs/
Bayliss proper noun: a surname from Old French.
Proper noun
Bayliss (countable and uncountable, plural Baylisses)
- A surname from Old French.
- An unincorporated community in Glenn County, California, United States.
Forms of Bayliss
| plural | Baylisses |
|---|---|
| alternative form | Bailes |
| alternative form | Bayles |
| alternative form | Baylies |
| alternative form | Baylis |
| alternative form | Bayless |
Origin of Bayliss
From Old French bailis, inflection of bailif (“bailiff, officer in a court of law”).
Words formed from Bayliss
Phrases with Bayliss
Questions about Bayliss
- What does Bayliss mean?
- Bayliss means a surname from Old French.
- What part of speech is Bayliss?
- Bayliss is a proper noun.
- How do you pronounce Bayliss?
- Bayliss is pronounced /ˈbeɪlɪs/ (US).
Words near Bayliss in the dictionary
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