bai·ley /ˈbeli/
城壁;城堡外庭
Bai·ley n.
1. The outer wall of a feudal castle. [Obs.]
2. The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress. [Obs.]
3. A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester. [Eng.]
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Bailey
n 1: United States singer (1918-1990) [syn: Pearl Bailey, Pearl
Mae Bailey]
2: English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology
consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel
Johnson (died in 1742) [syn: Nathan Bailey, Nathaniel
Bailey]
3: the outer courtyard of a castle
4: the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard
of a castle