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   Bailey , n. [The same word as bail line of palisades; cf. LL. ballium bailey, OF. bail, baille, a palisade, baillier to inclose, shut.]
   The outer wall of a feudal castle. [Obs.]
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   The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress. [Obs.]
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   A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester. [Eng.]
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