baillif

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman and Old French bailif (plural bailis), probably from Vulgar Latin *bāiulivus (“castellan”), from Latin bāiulus (“porter, steward”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbæi̯lif/

Noun

baillif (plural baillives)

  1. bailiff

Descendants

  • English: bailiff
  • Scots: bailie
  • Yola: baalee

References

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