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bailey in Finnish

bailey in Finnish is ulkomuuri, linnanpiha — bailey means the outer wall of a castle, or the open courtyard enclosed within it.

bailey in Finnish

ulkomuuri
noun
The outer wall of a feudal castle.
linnanpiha
noun
The space immediately within the outer wall of a castle or fortress.

What does "bailey" mean?

  1. noun The outer wall of a castle, or the open courtyard enclosed within it.
    "Soldiers drilled in the bailey each morning before the castle gates opened."
  2. noun An argument or claim that is hard to defend, in contrast with an easy-to-defend one — used in the phrase "motte and bailey."
    "His extreme claim was the bailey he retreated from once challenged, hiding behind a much milder "motte" instead."

bailey in a sentence

  • Soldiers drilled in the bailey each morning before the castle gates opened.
  • His extreme claim was the bailey he retreated from once challenged, hiding behind a much milder "motte" instead.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bailey" in Finnish?

"bailey" in Finnish is ulkomuuri, linnanpiha. bailey means: The outer wall of a castle, or the open courtyard enclosed within it.

How do you use "bailey" in a sentence?

Example: "Soldiers drilled in the bailey each morning before the castle gates opened." In Finnish, "bailey" is ulkomuuri, linnanpiha.

Are there other ways to say "bailey" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "bailey": ulkomuuri, linnanpiha.

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