noun. A wall or palisade surrounding the structures protected by a medieval fort or castle, especially the outer wall of a castle.

noun. The space enclosed by this wall.

noun. See bailie.

noun. The external wall of defense about a feudal castle (see bail); by extension, any of the circuits of wall other than a keep or donjon, that is, any line of defense other than the innermost one.

noun. As used by later writers, the outer court or base-court of a castle; by extension, any court of a defensive post used with a distinctive epithet.

noun. Also ballium.

noun. The outer wall of a feudal castle.

noun. The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.

noun. A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names.

noun. The outer wall of a feudal castle.

noun. The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.

noun. A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester.

noun. English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)

noun. the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle

noun. the outer courtyard of a castle

noun. United States singer (1918-1990)

"10: 28 PM jean pierre said ... its definitely one of the perks of living in england! also walking through the streets and looking up at old buildings and being convinced that old bailey is up there ..."

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