bailie en · NOUN
Etymology
From Old French bailli (“land steward; officer of justice”).
Meanings
- (Scotland) A bailiff.
- (Scotland) The chief magistrate of a Scottish barony or part of a county, with functions like a sheriff's.
- (Scotland) A municipal officer in Scotland corresponding to an English alderman.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| bailies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |