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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BAILIE

From Old French bailli, from earlier baillifbailiff.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BAILIE

bailie  [ˈbeɪlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BAILIE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Bailie is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BAILIE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Baillie

A baillie or bailie is a civic officer in the local government of Scotland. The position arose in the burghs, where baillies formerly held a post similar to that of an alderman or magistrate. Modern bailies exist in Scottish local councils, with the position being a courtesy title and appointees often requested to provide support to the Lord Provost or Provost - the ceremonial and civic head of the council - in his various engagements.

Definition of bailie in the English dictionary

The definition of bailie in the dictionary is a municipal magistrate.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BAILIE


bailey
ˈbeɪlɪ
bailli
ˈbeɪlɪ
Baillie
ˈbeɪlɪ
Baily
ˈbeɪlɪ
Bareilly
bəˈreɪlɪ
daily
ˈdeɪlɪ
Disraeli
dɪzˈreɪlɪ
gayly
ˈɡeɪlɪ
Haley
ˈheɪlɪ
Israeli
ɪzˈreɪlɪ
Paley
ˈpeɪlɪ
paly
ˈpeɪlɪ
radiale
ˌreɪdɪˈeɪlɪ
Rayleigh
ˈreɪlɪ
scaly
ˈskeɪlɪ
shaly
ˈʃeɪlɪ
snaily
ˈsneɪlɪ
ukelele
ˌjuːkəˈleɪlɪ
ukulele
ˌjuːkəˈleɪlɪ
wally
ˈweɪlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BAILIE

bail bond
bail bondsman
bail bondsmen
bail out
bail up
bailable
bailee
bailer
bailey
Bailey bridge
bailieship
bailiff
bailiffship
bailiwick
bailli
bailliage
Baillie
baillieship
bailment
bailor

WORDS THAT END LIKE BAILIE

belie
Border collie
charlie
collie
folie
ghillie
girlie
goalie
Jolie
kylie
lie
millie
nellie
ollie
overlie
rough collie
steelie
underlie
wheelie
willie

Synonyms and antonyms of bailie in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «bailie» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BAILIE

Find out the translation of bailie to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of bailie from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «bailie» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

培黎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

bailie
570 millions of speakers

English

bailie
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Bailie
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Bailie
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Bailie
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

bailie
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

bailli
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Bailie
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bailie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

市参事会員
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

bailie
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Bailie
85 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Vietnamese

Bailie
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

குற்றவியல் நடுவரின் பட்டப் பெயர்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बेली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Bailie
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Bailie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Bailie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Bailie
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Bailie
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Bailie
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Bailie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Bailie
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Bailie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of bailie

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAILIE»

The term «bailie» is regularly used and occupies the 86.176 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BAILIE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about bailie

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAILIE»

Discover the use of bailie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to bailie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Violence Unveiled: Humanity at the Crossroads
Shows how the system of sacred violence at the heart of the conventional culture is being undermined by the bibical tradition, especially the Gospel.
Gil Bailie, 1995
2
Violence Unveiled: Humanity at the Crossroads
This book is about the spiritual crisis of our time. It is also a literary work, an often miraculous interplay between cultural documents and historical periods.
Gil Bailie, 1995
3
Chopin: A Graded Practical Guide
The present volume is illustrated with copious musical examples.
Eleanor Bailie, 1998
4
Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes
It includes suggested curricula for both single-semester and year-long design courses; case studies and design projects with practical applications; and appendixes with current equipment cost data and preliminary design information for ...
Richard Turton, Richard C. Bailie, Wallace B. Whiting, 2008
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The Irish Jurist
during my interest therein ; and my will and desire is, that my said sons, John Bailie, and Robert Bailie, and William Bailie, shall each pay a proportion of my just debts and funeral expenses, according to and in proportion to the value of the ...
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Report
1883 1874 Ex-Lord Provost John Ure, 1883 1874 Bailie James Salmon (Sub- Convener 1874-78), - - - 1878 1874 Ex-Preceptor William Wilson (Convener 1878-86), - - 1891 1874 Ex-Preceptor A. G. Macdonald, 1879 1874 Ex-Preceptor  ...
Mitchell Library (Glasgow, Strathclyde), 1885
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Glasgow's Public Libraries
1883 1874 Ex-Lord Provost John Ure, 1883 1874 Bailie James Salmon (Sub- Convener 1874-78), - - - 1878 1874 Ex-Preceptor William Wilson (Convener 1878-86), - - 1891 1874 Ex-Preceptor A. G. Macdonald, 1879 1874 Ex-Preceptor  ...
Glasgow (Scotland). Public Libraries, 1880
8
Notes on historical references to the Scottish family of Lauder
John Lauder, Bailie (3rd October). 1656. John Lauder, younger, Bailie (19th March). 1661. John Lauder, of the Council (23rd October). 1676. John Lauder, Bailie (2nd February). 1677. William Lauder, of the Council (28th June). 1679. William ...
James Young, 1884
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The Geographical Distribution of Material Wealth
1681 Bailie George Drummond 1681 Bailie Thomas Douglas 1683 Bailie James Nicolson 1684 David Spence 1685 Bailie M 'In tosh 1686 Bailie Brand 1687 Robert Blackwood 1688 Bailie Murray 1689 Bailie William Montgomery 1690 Bailie ...
Keith Johnston, 1862
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The rise and progress of the Company of Merchants of the ...
i 68 1 Bailie George Drummond. 1682 Bailie Thomas Douglas. 1683 Bailie James Nicolson. 1684 David Spence. 1685 Bailie M'Intosh. 1686 Bailie Brand. 1687 Robert Blackwood. 1688 Bailie Murray. 1689 Bailie William Montgomery.
Alexander Heron, 1903

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAILIE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term bailie is used in the context of the following news items.
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Rockport festival supports local artists
BAILIE MYERS/ CALLER-TIMES Austin artist Eric Mort speaks with a ... BAILIE MYERS/ CALLER-TIMES John Olvey stands next to his ... «Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Jul 15»
2
New Horizons team planning on resuming science on July 7
Photo Credit: Carleton Bailie / SpaceFlight Insider. Laurel Kornfeld. July 6th, 2015. Following an hour and twenty-minute glitch during which contact between ... «SpaceFlight Insider, Jul 15»
3
Credit Union amalgamation meetings to take place
... CEO at Bailieborough Credit Union, Seamus Newcombe, who will meet with members tomorrow night, Tuesday, July 7, at the Bailie Hotel at ... «Anglo Celt, Jul 15»
4
Tall Ships 2015: Can you spot yourself in our gallery of family fun?
Press Eye - Belfast - Northern Ireland - 4rd July 2015 Denise, Jessica, Philip Bailie from Belfast at Belfast Harbour during the 2015 Belfast Tall ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
Launch of North Street art project 'Illumination'
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Chairperson, Councillor Naomi Bailie, launched the North Street Art Mural Project entitled ... «Newry Times, Jul 15»
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Impressive Slovaks prove far too good for Glentoran
By Keith Bailie. Published 03/07/2015 | 13:16. 0 Comments; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. 01 of 34. Previous; Next. Picture - Kevin Scott / Presseye ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
Female teacher from Coventry accused of sex offences against …
In a letter sent to parents of pupils at Finham Park secondary school, executive headteacher Mark Bailie wrote: “The allegations relate to former ... «Coventry Telegraph, Jul 15»
8
Mum left disgusted after autistic son's special needs nursery hours …
A mum has launched a petition after her autistic son's special needs nursery hours were slashed in Northern Ireland. Michelle Bailie told Belfast ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
9
O'Riordan doubles up as NI finish with a win over Poles
By Keith Bailie. Published 02/07/2015 | 11:00. 0 Comments; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. Manager Harry McConkey. Northern Ireland's amateur ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
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Poor run-up doesn't fit bill for Glens' boss Patterson
By Keith Bailie. Published 02/07/2015 | 11:00. 0 Comments; Share. Facebook · Twitter · Google · Email. At a loss: Glens boss Eddie Patterson's preparations ... «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»

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