bailiwick
The origin and history of bailiwick.
Etymology
Formed from bailie (“bailiff”) and wick (“dwelling”), the latter from Old English wīc.
The origin and history of bailiwick.
Formed from bailie (“bailiff”) and wick (“dwelling”), the latter from Old English wīc.
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