baillie

Definitions

1. The jurisdiction of a bailie or bailiff; a bailiwick.
   obsolete
2. A surname.
3. The equivalent of alderman in some Scottish cities.

Equivalents

Examples

“To ease street traffic congestion, improve⟳ transport⟳ facilities, and reduce⟳ unemployment, one Glasgow baillie has suggested establishing a Regional Passenger Transport⟳ Board⟳.”

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