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Baillie (noun) means the area under the authority of a bailie or bailiff.

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The area under the authority of a bailie or bailiff.

(Scotland) A civic official in certain Scottish towns, similar to an alderman.

"To ease street traffic congestion, improve transport facilities, and reduce unemployment, one Glasgow baillie has suggested establishing a Regional Passenger Transport Board." — , News and Comment: Glasgow bus-rail disappointment (1963)

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Rhymes for baillie

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What is the meaning of baillie?

"baillie" (noun) means the area under the authority of a bailie or bailiff.

What are the different meanings of baillie?

"baillie" has 2 main meanings: 1. The area under the authority of a bailie or bailiff; 2. (Scotland) A civic official in certain Scottish towns, similar to an alderman.