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- 1. a municipal officer and magistrate in Scotland. historical
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noun. bai· lie ˈbā-lē. 1. chiefly dialectal : bailiff. 2. : a Scottish municipal magistrate corresponding to an English alderman. Word History. Etymology. Middle English — more at bailiff. First Known Use. 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1. Time Traveler. The first known use of bailie was in the 13th century.
A bailie or baillie is a civic officer in the local government of Scotland. The position arose in the burghs, where bailies formerly held a post similar to that of an alderman or magistrate (see bailiff). Baillies appointed the high constables in Edinburgh, Leith and Perth.
What does the noun bailie mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun bailie, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions. This entry has not yet been fully revised.
2 meanings: 1. (in Scotland) a municipal magistrate 2. → an obsolete or dialect spelling of bailiff.... Click for more definitions.
A bailie or baillie is a civic officer in the local government of Scotland. The position arose in the burghs, where bailies formerly held a post similar to that of an alderman or magistrate (see bailiff).
Define bailie. bailie synonyms, bailie pronunciation, bailie translation, English dictionary definition of bailie. n. 1. A Scottish municipal officer corresponding to an English alderman. 2. Obsolete A bailiff. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth...
May 8, 2024 · bailie (plural bailies) A bailiff. The chief magistrate of a Scottish barony or part of a county, with functions like a sheriff's. A municipal officer in Scotland corresponding to an English alderman.
Definition of ‘Bailie’ Expanded Definition. A ‘Bailie’ is a municipal officer, similar to an alderman, in Scottish towns. Traditionally, a Bailie was tasked with administrative and judicial duties, particularly in burghs (towns) in Scotland.
Bailie definition: A Scottish municipal officer corresponding to an English alderman.
Government, Scottish Terms (in Scotland) a municipal officer or magistrate, corresponding to an English alderman. Lawmaking, Government [ Obs.]bailiff. Old French bailli, variant of baillif bailiff. Middle English baillie 1250–1300.
