Associations to the word «Baillie»

Wiktionary

BAILLIE, noun. (obsolete) The jurisdiction of a bailie or bailiff; a bailiwick.
BAILLIE, noun. (Scottish local government) The equivalent of alderman in some Scottish cities.

Wise words

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