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baillie en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /ˈbeɪli/

Meanings

  1. (obsolete) The jurisdiction of a bailie or bailiff; a bailiwick.
  2. (qualifier: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:

Forms

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baillies Number=Plur lexicographic

Deriveds

baillie brushkie