BAIL


Meaning of BAIL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' b ā l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English baille, from Anglo-French, bucket, from Medieval Latin bajula water vessel, from feminine of Latin bajulus porter, carrier

Date: 14th century

: a container used to remove water from a boat

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