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. 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. See bailie.

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)