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Meaning of "Baillie" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BAILLIE

Baillie  [ˈbeɪlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BAILLIE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Baillie 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 BAILLIE 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 Baillie in the English dictionary

The definition of Baillie in the dictionary is Dame Isobel. 1895–1983, British soprano.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BAILLIE


bailey
ˈbeɪlɪ
bailie
ˈbeɪlɪ
bailli
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 BAILLIE

Bailey bridge
bailie
bailieship
bailiff
bailiffship
bailiwick
bailli
bailliage
baillieship
bailment
bailor
bailout
bailsman
Baily
Baily´s beads
bain-marie
Bainbridge
bainite
bains-marie
Bairam

WORDS THAT END LIKE BAILLIE

bearded collie
Border collie
capercaillie
challie
collie
ghillie
gillie
guidwillie
Holy Willie
millie
nellie
nervous Nellie
ollie
pillie
ramillie
rough collie
sticky willie
taillie
tollie
willie

Synonyms and antonyms of Baillie in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Baillie» into 25 languages

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

Translator English - Chinese

贝利
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Baillie
570 millions of speakers

English

Baillie
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बैली
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بيلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Бейли
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Baillie
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Baillie
260 millions of speakers

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Baillie
220 millions of speakers

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Baillie
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Baillie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ベイリー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

베일리
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Baillie
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Baillie
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Baillie
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बॅली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Baillie
70 millions of speakers

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Baillie
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Baillie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Бейлі
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Baillie
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

Baillie
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Baillie
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

Baillie
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Baillie
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Baillie

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BAILLIE»

The term «Baillie» is regularly used and occupies the 60.162 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BAILLIE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BAILLIE»

Discover the use of Baillie in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Baillie and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
A Diary of Private Prayer
In this book of personal devotions, noted theologian Dr. John Baillie offers personal prayers for people who are seeking a better understanding of God and themselves.
John Baillie, 2010
2
A Diary of Private Prayer
In this book of personal devotions, noted theologian Dr. John Baillie offers personal prayers for people who are seeking a better understanding of God and themselves.
John Baillie, 2014
3
A Diary of Private Prayer
Devotions express the individual's wish to worship and thank God, repent for everyday sins and failings, and gain divine intercession in personal and world problems
John Baillie, 1996
4
Plays on the Passions
The three plays included here are "Count Basil: A Tragedy," and "The Tryal: A Comedy," which show love from opposing perspectives; and "De Monfort: A Tragedy," which explores the drama of hate.
Joanna Baillie, Peter Duthie, 2001
5
The Body Restoration Plan
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Paula Baillie-Hamilton shows how to identify, avoid, and manage the negative effects of what she calls Chemical Calories with: * detailed food guides enumerating the levels of Chemical Calories in common ...
Paula Baillie-Hamilton, 2004
6
The Selected Poems of Joanna Baillie, 1762-1851
This is a comprehensive selection of Joanna Baillie's major lyric poetry.
Joanna Baillie, Jennifer Breen, 1999
7
Joanna Baillie, a Literary Life
The work begins with a chronology listing family births, marriages, and deaths and adds publication dates and performance dates for Baillie's plays.
Judith Bailey Slagle, 2002
8
Joanna Baillie, Romantic Dramatist: Critical Essays
1 2 3 4 5 6 (J. Baillie 1836: 749) Here, again, is the crux of Baillie's dramaturgy: like her brother, her attention is addressed to the pathology of the passions. She is not the playwright of the heroic struggle against external opposition; rather, she  ...
Thomas C. Crochunis, 2004
9
Little Brother
The shots were so close they seemed to explode inside Vithy's head.
Allan Baillie, 2004
10
Further Letters of Joanna Baillie
Taken together, this edition of Baillie's correspondence offers a remarkable five-decade portrait of an artist engaged with the most significant literary, religious, and political issues of her day.
Joanna Baillie, Thomas McLean, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BAILLIE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Baillie is used in the context of the following news items.
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With files from CTV's Dan MacIntosh, CTV Atlantic
“Every year, women come in and say, 'I'd love to go to a prom' or 'I'd love to get all dressed up…,” says Baillie. “I always said I wanted to do an ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
2
Bulldogger Tanner Milan continues scorching run at Calgary …
His other brother Baillie is here, however, serving as he always does as Tanner's hazer, riding alongside the steer to keep it going in a straight ... «Calgary Herald, Jul 15»
3
MSP blasts government on A&E u-turn
In a meeting with Ms Baillie last week, Health Secretary Shona Robison said she was 'not minded' to support a new A&E service at the Golden ... «The Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter, Jul 15»
4
Euro Deaf 2015: Third placed, too... the British football team who are …
“Deaf participation in sport is low, at 10.8 per cent, compared with disability participation of 18 per cent,” UK Deaf Sport's Bill Baillie tells me. «The Independent, Jul 15»
5
June's 10 most-bought trusts
Baillie Gifford's global generalist vehicle has been the most popular trust among Interactive Investor customers since February 2014. It briefly ... «Interactive Investor, Jul 15»
6
Approval at last for Bonnybridge scrap yard
Convener Baillie Billy Buchananan, admitted the residents had been “let down” by the planning committee but now was the time to “get it right”. «Falkirk Herald, Jul 15»
7
Rockets deal Wheaton to Saskatoon Blades
... to have four 20-year-old players vying for three roster spots next season—Jackson Whistle, Gage Quinney, Tyson Baillie and Cole Linaker. «Kelowna Capital News, Jul 15»
8
Malcy's Oil Report - OPHR, VLS, EOG, POS, DGO, GENL, SOU, ALK
Martin Waller reports in The Times that Baillie Gifford are not quite yet lying down in the face of the ENOC bid for Dragon Oil in which they own ... «Stockopedia, Jul 15»
9
Tributes paid to Labour campaigner
Anne Cole McBride, who was parliamentary assistant to Jackie Baillie, Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy at ... «Helensburgh Advertiser, Jul 15»
10
PRESS DIGEST- British Business - July 6
Baillie Gifford, the Scottish investor, will renew attempts this week to hold talks with Emirates National Oil Company over the disputed 3.7 billion ... «Reuters, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
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