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bailey | abjugate |

As a noun bailey

is the outer wall of a feudal castle.

As a proper noun Bailey

is {{surname|A=An|occupational|from=occupations}} for a steward or official.

As a verb abjugate is

to unyoke; set free; uncouple.

bailey

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The outer wall of a feudal castle.
  • The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.
  • A prison or court of justice; -- used in certain proper names; as, the Old Bailey in London; the New Bailey in Manchester.

    • Derived terms

    * motte-and-bailey

    abjugate

    English

    Verb

    (abjugat)
  • (obsolete) To unyoke; set free; uncouple.

    • Antonyms

    * adjugate, subjugate

    Related terms

    * abjugation

    See also

    * abrogate ----