baillie

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English

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Noun

baillie (plural baillies)

  1. (obsolete) The jurisdiction of a bailie or bailiff; a bailiwick.
  2. (Scottish local government) The equivalent of alderman in some Scottish cities.
    • 1963 April, “News and Comment: Glasgow bus-rail disappointment”, in Modern Railways, page 228:
      To ease street traffic congestion, improve transport facilities, and reduce unemployment, one Glasgow baillie has suggested establishing a Regional Passenger Transport Board.

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