bailey
/ˈbeɪli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: baileys
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The outer wall of a feudal castle.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An apple cultivar from New York
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bailey” mean?
The outer wall of a feudal castle.
Is “bailey” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.