Baile
/ˈb̥alə/
The Gaelic word for bailey is Baile.
Baile is a noun used to describe the space contained by the outer wall of a castle.
Meaning: space contained by the outer wall of a castle (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈb̥alə/
Did you know?
- In some old texts, baile can be used to describe a 'vision' or a 'prophecy' when used as a different noun class.
- The word Baile is the root of many Irish place names, often appearing as 'Bally' in English, such as in 'Ballymena'.
- While Baile can mean a castle's bailey, its most common modern use refers to a 'town' or 'settlement'.
Example conversation
Catriona and Finlay are visiting an old castle.
- CatrionaA bheil an Baile an seoIs the bailey here
- Finlayfo an t-samhradh?Under the summer?
- CatrionaTha an Baile gu math motha.The bailey is very large.
- FinlayTha i gu dearbh, a Chatriona.It certainly is, Catriona.
Sources
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry baile.
