Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BAYLE, n. The wall of the outer court of a feudal castle, and then extended to indicate the court itself.Slk. 1813 Hogg Queen's Wake (1814) 261:
“Arm!” was the word; along it ran Through manor, bayle, and barbican.
