Where does “bailie” come from?
Bailie is an English word derived from Old French bailli, a term for a royal official or administrator.
bailie (English): A bailiff; The chief magistrate of a Scottish...
Definitions
- A bailiff; The chief magistrate of a Scottish...
Ancestry of “bailie”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Old French | bailli | land steward; officer of justice |
Words derived from “bailie”