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Meaning of baillie | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
/ˈbeɪli/

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

Français baillie

Examples

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

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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