bailey

BrE /ˈbeɪli/ AmE /ˈbeɪli/

noun en → es

1 FORTRESS PART [singular] C1

the outer part of a medieval castle, usually surrounded by a ditch or moat and an earthwork wall

recinto exterior de un castillo medieval

Collocations bailey of a castle

  • The bailey was surrounded by a deep moat.

    El recinto exterior del castillo estaba rodeado por un profundo foso.

2 PERSON [singular] C1

a person's surname or family name, especially in medieval times

apellido o nombre de familia

Collocations bailey family

  • The Bailey family owned the castle.

    La familia Bailey poseía el castillo.