A baillie or bailie is a civic officer in the local government of Scotland. The position arose in the burghs, where baillies formerly held a post similar to that of an alderman or magistrate (see bailiff). Modern bailies exist in Scottish local councils, with the position being a courtesy title and appointees often requested to provide support to ...
• (n.) Bailiff. • (n.) Same as Bailie.
Alternative spelling of bailie. ...
Bail'lie noun 1. Bailiff. [ Obsolete] 2. Same as Bailie . [ Scot.]
Baillie is a cultivated variety of potato.