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bailey

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1. bailey - Noun

2. Bailey - Proper noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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ABC13 Sports director Greg Bailey explored the role players and leagues can play in the national conversation about racism. Source: Internet

A 51-yard Bailey field goal almost 3 minutes into the fourth quarter trimmed the Cowboys' deficit to 3. The Lions got the ball back and started driving down the field. Source: Internet

According to Dean Hamer and Michael Bailey, genetic aspects are only one of the multiple causes of homosexuality. citation citation Epigenetics studies main A study suggests linkage between a mother's genetic make-up and homosexuality of her sons. Source: Internet

After Anders Lee and Josh Bailey gave the Isles a 2-1 lead in the second, a goal from Evgenii Dadonov forced overtime. Source: Internet

"a Delegate from Pennsylvania; born in Trenton, N.J., in 1739, during the temporary residence of his parents at that place" * Terrance Bailey (born 1965), former basketball player who led NCAA Division I in scoring playing for Wagner College in 1985–86. Source: Internet

A friend of Haley's, making note of the common alternative pronunciation of the name Halley's Comet to rhyme with Bailey, suggested that Haley call his band the Comets. Source: Internet

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