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bailey
This term refers specifically to the defensive architecture of medieval castles. It describes the open area, often used for stables, workshops, and troop assembly, located between the inner keep and the outer curtain wall. In historical contexts, a castle might have an inner bailey and an outer bailey to provide layered defense.
Because it is a specialized architectural term, it is rarely used in modern conversation unless discussing history, archaeology, or fantasy literature. It should not be confused with "balcony" or "balustrade," as it refers to a ground-level courtyard rather than an elevated platform.
Meanings
Examples
The soldiers gathered in the bailey to prepare for the morning drill.
The outer bailey was crowded with merchants and livestock during the fair.
I wonder if the king is still watching from the keep above the bailey.
The attackers managed to breach the gate and swarm into the bailey.
A heavy mist settled over the bailey as night fell.
The motte and bailey design provided an effective early defense against raids.
Meet the knights in the center of the bailey at noon.