bailey, n. [The same word as bail line of palisades; cf. LL. ballium bailey, OF. bail, baille, a palisade, baillier to inclose, shut.].
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The outer wall of a feudal castle. [1913 Webster]
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The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress. [1913 Webster]
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A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester. Oxf. Gloss. [1913 Webster]