Bailey
The Italian word for the English 'bailey' is Bailey.
In an architectural context, Bailey refers to the space contained by the outer wall of a castle.
Meaning: space contained by the outer wall of a castle (noun)
Did you know?
- While English uses 'bailey' for castle courtyards, the Italian term Bailey is actually a proper noun and does not function as a common noun for architectural spaces.
- In Italian, the word corte can refer to a castle courtyard, but it also carries the legal and social meaning of a 'court', such as a royal court or a court of law.
- If you are looking for a 'bailey' in an Italian history book, you will likely find the term recinto, which refers more to the enclosure or the boundary itself rather than the open space inside.
Examples in context
- Ha visto Bill Bailey?Have you seen Bill Bailey?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has seen Bill Bailey.Tatoeba #13352544 by Guybrush88, translation #10852622 by andibing
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Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are visiting an old castle.
- ChiaraGuarda quanto è grande questo Bailey!Look how big this bailey is!
- MatteoSì, Chiara, ci starebbero molti cavalli.Yes, Chiara, many horses could fit here.
- ChiaraC'è qualche mappa del Bailey?Is there any map of the bailey?
- MatteoPenso che sia all'ingresso, Chiara.I think it is at the entrance, Chiara.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
